With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements:

1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest.
2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds.
3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane.
4. Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Based on agricultural data, let's analyze each statement:

• Statement 1: Area under rice cultivation is the highest among Kharif crops. This is generally correct for the past five years.

• Statement 2: Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds. This is incorrect. The area under oilseeds cultivation is typically higher than that of jowar.

• Statement 3: Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane. This is generally correct.

• Statement 4: Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased. This is incorrect. Sugarcane cultivation areas have fluctuated and haven't shown a consistent decreasing trend.

Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

Sources:

• Annual Report 2016-17, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (Page 8)