Food Grain Production 272 Million Tonnes Year

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Food grain production in India touched 272 million tonnes in which year?

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Food grain production in India touched 272 million tonnes in which year?

  1. 2014-15
  2. 2015-16
  3. 2016-17 — Correct Answer
  4. 2013-14
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Food grain production in India touched 272 million tonnes in 2016-17.

Food Grain Production Data (Important Figures):
  • 1970-71: 108 million tonnes
  • 1978-79: 132 million tonnes
  • 1990-91: 176 million tonnes
  • 1997-98: 194 million tonnes
  • 2001-02: 212 million tonnes
  • 2015-16: 252 million tonnes
  • 2016-17: 272 million tonnes
  • Production fell from 132 to 108 million tonnes in 1979-80 — an example of fluctuation (variable behaviour).

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