Correct Answer : Option A) 1 & 2
Statement 1: Rice is a commercial crop in Haryana and Punjab.This is Correct. In Haryana and Punjab, rice is grown primarily for commercial purposes using modern agricultural techniques, high-yielding varieties, and mechanized farming. These states are major contributors to India's rice production and supply rice to other parts of the country through the Public Distribution System.
Statement 2: It is a subsistence crop in Odisha.This is Correct. In Odisha, rice is predominantly grown for subsistence purposes by small and marginal farmers to meet their own food requirements. While some surplus may be sold in local markets, the primary purpose is household consumption rather than large-scale commercial production.
Statement 3: Paddy is exclusively grown during the kharif season across India.
This is incorrect. While paddy is primarily a kharif crop (grown during monsoon season from June to October), it is not exclusively grown during this season across India. In many southern states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, paddy is also grown during the rabi season (winter crop) and even as a summer crop where irrigation facilities are available. This is possible due to favorable climatic conditions and irrigation infrastructure.
