Consider the following statements in relation to milk production in Punjab 1 Punjab is a major milk ...........

Punjab Economy

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Consider the following statements in relation to milk production in Punjab.

1.Punjab is a major milk producing state in the country with an annual milk production of 94.23 Lac tons.

2.It contributes 41% of the total milk production of the country.

3.The state has less than 2% of total cattle and buffalo population of the country.

4.Per Capita availability of milk in Punjab is 931 grams, which is second highest in the country.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

1 and 3 Only

2 and 4 Only

1,2 and 4 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Punjab State has an area of 50362 Sq. Km. comprising of 12352 inhabitated villages in 22 districts. Livestock plays an important role in the Rural Economy of the State. The contribution of the Livestock sector in the Net State Domestic Product is about 13%. The State Government is providing highest priority for the removal of poverty and creation of Self Employment Opportunities to the rural masses. Animal Husbandry activities have attained importance as they create self employment opportunities as well as Subsidiary Occupation to the weaker section of the society. As per livestock census 2007, there were 17.61 lac cattle and 50.04 lacs buffaloes in the state. Out of this, the breedable cows and breedable buffaloes are 10.30 lac and 29.08 lac respectively. Punjab state produced 94.23 lac tons milk during the year 2010-11 contributing 9% of the total milk production of the country though it has less than 2% of total cattle and buffalo production in the country. Per capita availability of milk in Punjab is highest in the country i.e. 931 grams.