Consider the following statements :
1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop
3. Some tribal people in India use Niger seed oil for cooking.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: C
Let’s analyze each statement:
- The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
- This statement is correct. The Government of India does provide Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Niger seeds. MSP is a guaranteed price at which the government purchases agricultural commodities from farmers to ensure they receive a fair price for their produce.
- Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
- This statement is correct. Niger, also known as Ramtil or Til, is predominantly cultivated as a Kharif crop in India. Kharif crops are sown in the rainy season and harvested in the autumn.
- Some tribal people in India use Niger seed oil for cooking.
- This statement is correct. Niger seed oil is used for cooking by some tribal communities in India. It is rich in essential fatty acids and is commonly used in traditional cooking practices in certain regions.
Therefore, all three statements are correct. The answer is (c) All three.
