Consider the following statements : 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. 3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China. How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Statement 1: According to data from organizations like the World Bank and FAOSTAT, India has more arable area (land suitable for growing crops) than China. India has approximately 156 million hectares, while China has around 119 million hectares. This statement is correct. 2. Statement 2: While both countries have extensive irrigation, China has a higher proportion of its arable area under irrigation compared to India. China irrigates a larger percentage of its cultivated land. This statement is incorrect. 3. Statement 3: The average productivity per hectare in agriculture (yields for major crops) is generally higher in China than in India. This is attributed to factors like higher input usage, better infrastructure, and advanced technology adoption in China. This statement is incorrect. 4. Therefore, only one statement (Statement 1) is correct.