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Some Noteworthy Facts
- In the production of vegetables, India is on the second* position (after China).
- India is on the first position in the production of milk.
- The highest producer of milk in India is Uttar Pradesh*
- India is the third* largest producer of Tobacco. The largest producer and consumer of tobacco is China.
- The position of India is first as a producer of pulses.
- First Hydel Power Plant in India was started in Darjiling.
- First postal stamp was launched in India in 1852.
- The Money Order System in India was launched in 1880.
- Maharashtra is the 1st state which accorded the status of Industry to agriculture in 1997.
- The 'Big Push Theory' has been given by R. Rodan.
- Alfred Marshal propounded the 'Principle of consumer surplus'.
- Central Agmark Laboratory is in Nagpur.
- First Cotton Industry of the country was established in Kolkata in 1818 and the second by Kovas Jee Nana Bhai in Mumbai in 1853.
- Sindri Fertilizer Factory, Chittaranjan Locomotives, Indian Telephone Industry, Integral Coach Factor), Penciline Factory, Indian Telephone Industry were all established during first Five Year Plan.
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