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Detailed explanation-1: -It ranks second in fruits and vegetable production in the world, after China. As per National Horticulture Database (Second Advance Estimates) published by National Horticulture Board, during 2020-21, India produced 102.48 million metric tonnes of fruits and 200.45 million metric tonnes of vegetables.

Detailed explanation-2: -Highlights of 2020-21 (Final) Production of Fruits is estimated to be 102.48 Million Tonne, compared to 102.08 Million Tonne achieved in 2019-20. Production of Vegetables is estimated to be 200.45 Million Tonne compared to last year’s production of 188.28 Million Tonne that is, an increase of 6.5%.

Detailed explanation-3: -In that year, China was the leading producer with a production volume of over 600 million metric tons, followed by India with approximately 138 million metric tons of fresh vegetables.

Detailed explanation-4: -India holds first position within the world with an output of 32 MT fruits, about 8% of the world’s fruit production; is also the second-largest producer of vegetables and accounts for about 15% of the world’s production of vegetables.