Problem 2

Explanation

To answer this question, we need to verify each option based on the data in the table. Remember, we are looking for the conclusion that is NOT TRUE.

Analysis of Options:

1. "The harvest area in 2018 was more than double the harvest area in 2016"

   • Harvest area 2016 = $2,407$ Ha.
   • Double that amount = $2 \times 2,407 = 4,814$ Ha.
   • Harvest area 2018 = $5,013$ Ha.
   • Since $5,013 > 4,814$, this statement is TRUE.

2. "Garlic production in 2018 was double the garlic production in 2017"

   • Production 2017 = $19,150$ Tons.
   • Double that amount = $2 \times 19,150 = 38,300$ Tons.
   • Production 2018 = $38,300$ Tons.
   • Since the values match exactly, this statement is TRUE.

3. "In the 2015–2017 period, the garlic harvest area decreased continuously"

   • 2015: $2,563$ Ha.
   • 2016: $2,407$ Ha (Decreased).
   • 2017: $2,146$ Ha (Decreased again).
   • There was a continuous decline, so this statement is TRUE.

4. "In 2017, there was a decrease in harvest area, production, and import of garlic"

   • Let's compare 2017 with the previous year (2016).
   • Harvest Area: $2,407 \rightarrow 2,146$ (Decreased $\checkmark$).
   • Production: $21,150 \rightarrow 19,150$ (Decreased $\checkmark$).
   • Import: $444,301 \rightarrow 556,060$ (INCREASED $\times$).
   • Since imports actually increased, the statement that all three decreased is FALSE.

5. "There was a continuous increase in the amount of garlic imports in the last two years"

   • The last two years in the table are 2017 and 2018 (comparing to previous years).
   • 2016 to 2017: $444,301 \rightarrow 556,060$ (Increased).
   • 2017 to 2018: $556,060 \rightarrow 582,995$ (Increased).
   • The trend is continuously rising, so this statement is TRUE.

In conclusion, the only statement that contradicts the table data is the option stating that imports decreased in 2017.

Thus, the conclusion that is not true is in 2017, there was a decrease in harvest area, production, and import of garlic.