Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): "Agroforestry Principles and Practices" book is written by AP Dwivedi
Statement (II): "An Introduction to Agroforestry" book is written by DS Chundawat and SK Gautam
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

To remember key agroforestry authors:
- PKR ir \(\rightarrow\) "An Introduction to Agroforestry" (1993).
- AP Dwivedi \(\rightarrow\) "Agroforestry: Principles and Practices".
- Chundawat & Gautam \(\rightarrow\) "Textbook of Agroforestry".

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Familiarity with standard textbooks, reference works, and their authors is important for academic study in forestry and agroforestry.

Step 2: Detailed Explation:
Let us verify the authorship of both statements:
• Statement (I): The textbook titled "Agroforestry: Principles and Practices" is indeed written by Dr. A.P. Dwivedi, a well-known Indian forester and author. This statement is correct.

• Statement (II): The classic textbook "An Introduction to Agroforestry" was written by Dr. P.K.R. ir (published in 1993 by Kluwer Academic Publishers). Dr. B.S. Chundawat and S.K. Gautam wrote the "Textbook of Agroforestry". Therefore, attributing "An Introduction to Agroforestry" to Chundawat and Gautam is incorrect.
Thus, Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

Step 3: Fil Answer:
The correct option is (C).