Correct Answer: Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Solution : According to the given statements, the following Venn diagram can be drawn –

Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion I: Some directors are writers – From the above diagram, it can be seen that there is no direct relation between directors and writers. So, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusion II: No producer is a director – From the above diagram, it can be seen that there is no definite relation between producers and directors. So, this conclusion does not follow.

Therefore, neither conclusion I nor II follows. according to the given statements. Hence, the first option is correct.

Correct Answer: more than half of the country's paddy procurement

Solution : The correct option is the second option.

Explanation:
Telangana's contribution to the national stock of paddy is stated in the passage as "The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has procured 52 lakh tonnes of paddy from Telangana alone, which is more than half of the national target of 91 lakh metric tonnes."

The passage explicitly mentions that procurement from Telangana alone constitutes more than half of the national target, clearly indicating that Telangana's contribution exceeds the halfway mark of the country's paddy procurement goal.

Therefore, the correct answer is, more than half of the country's paddy procurement.

Correct Answer: Kerala

Solution : The correct answer is Kerala.

Rubber is a natural polymer of isoprene and Kerala is India's leading producer of rubber. Rubber is grown in 16 Indian states. Kerala, Tripura, and Karnataka are India's top three rubber producing states in India. Kerala accounts for almost 80% of total rubber production. Globally, Thailand is the largest producer of natural rubber.

Correct Answer: Maharashtra

Solution : The correct option is Maharashtra

Maharashtra accounts for around half of all the land in India that is used for jowar cultivation, with Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra being the top four states in terms of production. Bajra: It is cultivated in areas with 50–100 cm of annual precipitation.
 

Correct Answer: almost doubled

Solution : The correct option is the second option.

Explanation:
The passage mentions that paddy production is up by 93%, maize by 95%, and cotton by 74%, according to the Telangana Planning Department. These significant percentage increases indicate a substantial rise in harvests across various crops, suggesting that the harvests in Telangana have almost doubled in just one year.

Therefore, the correct answer is, almost doubled.

Correct Answer: Jharkhand

Solution : The correct answer is Jharkhand.

Lac is a resin produced by the insect Kerria lacca. It is a bug and is the principal source of lac. Lac is used in a wide range of products, such as bangles, fillers, furniture, drugs, cosmetics, food, etc. Jharkhand is the leading producer of lac in India, followed by Chhattisgarh and West Bengal.

Correct Answer: 15

Solution : The correct answer is (b) 15  

To calculate the net value added at factor cost, we need to consider the following components:

1. Durable use producer goods with a life span of 10 years: This implies that the value of the durable goods is spread over 10 years. Since the value is given as 10, the annual value added would be 10/10 = 1.

2. Single-use producer goods: The value added from single-use producer goods is given as 5.

3. Sales: The value added from sales is given as 20.

4. Unsold output produced during a year: The value added from unsold output is given as 2.

5. Taxes on production: 1

Net value added at factor cost = Sales + Unsold output -  Single-use producer goods -  Durable use producer goods- Taxes on production

Net value added at factor cost = 20 + 2 - 5 - 1 - 1 = 15

Correct Answer: Assam

Solution : The correct option is Assam.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Assam remains the largest producer of natural gas in India as of 2021–2022. Their official reports state Assam consistently leads with a production of approximately 8.3 million Metric Standard Cubic Metres per Day (MMSCMD). This figure solidifies Assam's crucial role in meeting India's natural gas needs.

Correct Answer: largest, largest

Solution : The correct answer is largest, largest.

​​​​​​India is the largest producer of pulses and the largest consumer of pulses. Pulses are grown in both the Kharif and Rabi seasons as of Oct 2022. Rabi pulses contribute more than 60% of the total production as of Oct 2022.

The Government of India has taken several initiatives to increase the productivity of pulses. The National Food Security Mission (NFSM)-Pulses is one of them. It aimed at increasing productivity and ensuring sustainable practices in the agriculture sector.

Correct Answer: Saudi Arabia

Solution : The correct answer is Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia is the greatest producer of desalinated sea water in the world. It contributes about 38% of global output. Saudi Arabia has a little freshwater supply and an extremely arid climate. In order to satisfy its water demands, it mainly relies on desalination. The biggest desalination plant in the world, the Jubail Water and Power Company (JWAP) facility, is one of the substantial desalination facilities in Saudi Arabia.