Solution:As per the data of question period, only statement of option (c) was incorrect, but according to present data, statements of option (b) and (c) are incorrect.As of now, India has achieved above 85% self-sufficiency in production capacity of Urea, while above 50% indigenous capacity has been developed in respect of phosphatic fertilizers to meet domestic requirements. For potash, since there are no viable sources/reserves in the country, its entire requirement is met through imports.
The rapid build-up of fertilizer production in the country has been achieved as a result of favourable policy environment facilitating investments in the public, co-operative and private sectors. It is one of the fastest-growing basic industries, which has taken rapid strides in recent years.
At present, India ranks second in the production of nitrogenous fertilizers and third in phosphatic fertilizers. India is also the second largest consumer of urea after China.
On the basis of the investment and manufactured produce, fertilizer is the second important industry in the country after the iron and steel industry.