Consider the following statements regarding Makhana (Fox Nut) cultivation and its status in Bihar: 1. Bihar accounts for over 80% of India's total Makhana production. 2. 'Mithila Makhana' was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the GI Registry in 2022. 3. Makhana is a highly climate-resilient crop that requires deep-water perennial lakes with a minimum depth of 5 meters for cultivation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 2 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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