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Oilseeds are vital for culinary and industrial uses. This topic deals with the geographical conditions required for growing groundnut, rapeseed, mustard, sesame, and soybean.
Correct Answer:
(C) Sunflower
Main oilseed crops produced in India are Groundnut, Mustard, Coconut, Soyabean, Castor seeds, Cotton seeds, Linseed and Sunflower. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
Ques: 2
The Largest producer of Rapeseed & Mustard in India is:
Correct Answer:
(C) Rajasthan
According to Economic Survey 2024-25, for year 2023-24 three largest producers of Rapeseed in India are –
Rajasthan (5.76million tonnes)
Uttar Pradesh (1.96 million tonnes)
Madhya Pradesh (1.92 million tonnes)
Thus, Rajasthan is the leading Rapeseed & Mustard producer in India
Ques: 3
Major oilseeds produced in India are-
1. Sesamum 2. Mustard
3. Groundnut 4. Soyabean
Which of the following option represents correct decreasing order of the production of above oilseeds?
Correct Answer:
(D)
4,3,2,1
Present situation as per the Economic survey of 2024-25 data is as follows –
Major oilseeds Production (Lakh Tonnes) 2024-25
Soyabean 133.6
Groundnut 102
Sesamum 8.50
Rapeseed and Mustard 133
Ques: 4
Which of the following crop has the highest percentage of oil content?
Correct Answer:
(A) Mustard
Mustard is an oilseed. Pusabold, Jaikisan, Varuna are the main varieties of Mustard.
Ques: 6
'Pitambari' is a variety of
Correct Answer:
(C) Mustard
Pitambari (RYSK - 05-02) is a variety of Yellow Mustard. Maturity period of Pitambari Mustard is 110-115 days while average production is 1536 kg/per hectare.
Ques: 7
A large quantity of gypsum is required for –
Correct Answer:
(D)
Groundnut cultivation
A large quantity of gypsum is required for Groundnut cultivation.
'Safflower' is an oil seed crop. Its scientific name is:
Correct Answer:
(C) Carthamus Tinctorius
The scientific name of 'Safflower' is Carthamus Tinctorius. The Seed contain 24-36% oil. Maharashtra and Karnataka are major safflower growing states. The oil is as good as sunflower oil having enough amount of linolic acid (78%), which is very useful for reducing blood cholesterol.