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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 540

Q540

The per capita consumption of vegetable in India (gram) is

A.
300
B.
285
C.
175
Answer
D.
225

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The per capita consumption of vegetables in India is 175 (grams).
Fruits and vegetables are integral parts of a healthy diet. Given the high proportion of energy-dense fruits and vegetables in the Indian total intake, the focus should be on improving the diversity of vegetables, as well as on increasing the intake and diversity of fruits. The average intake of fruits and vegetables is 3.5 servings per day, which comprises 1.5 servings of fruits and 2 servings of vegetables.