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UPPSC 2005 GS-I World Geography
Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

1. Cuba is known as the 'sugar bowl' of the world.
2. Hong Kong is a special Administrative Region of China.
3. U.S.A. is the leading producer of milk in the world.
4. Australia is a Federal Sate.

Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 1, 2 and 4 only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2 and 4 only”.
India is the world's largest milk producer, contributing 22% of global production.

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