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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. The rubber plant is indigenous to Brazil.
  2. Brazil is the largest rubber producing country in the world.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: The first statement is correct; the rubber plant (Hevea brasiliensis) is native to Brazil. However, Brazil is not the largest rubber producer. Presently, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are the top three natural rubber producing countries, accounting for about 70% of the world's production. Thus, only the first statement is correct.
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