Consider the following statements: 1. Kerala is the largest producer of jackfruit in the world. 2. Iron-rich ‘red rice’ is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, without the use of any chemical fertilizer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2. In News: ​ Recently, the first consignment of ‘red rice’ was sent to the USA from Assam. A shipment of fresh jackfruit was exported from Tripura to London. It is a major step towards harnessing the exports potential of agricultural and processed food products from the north-eastern region. Key Points Jackfruit: Jackfruit is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family (Moraceae). It is a multiple fruit, composed of hundreds to thousands of individual flowers, and fleshy petals. Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus. Major producers in the world : India, Thailand, Indonesia and Nepal. Major Production States of India: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa and Assam. Kerala is the largest producer of jackfruit in the world. Hence, statement 1 is correct. It is the state fruit of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. ​Red Rice: ​ Iron-rich ‘red rice’ is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam , without the use of any chemical fertilizer. Hence, statement 2 is correct. The rice variety is referred to as ‘Bao-dhaan’ , which is an integral part of Assamese food. Much like brown rice and white rice, red rice also comes with many incredible health benefits. Due to the presence of a component called anthocyanin, this rice is usually consumed either partially hulled or unhulled. Red rice derives this eye-grabbing colour from this component and has much more nutrient value as compared to other varieties of rice.