Q67. 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
Question from UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper
Explanation :
c. All three
1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various agricultural commodities, including niger seeds, to ensure a guaranteed price for farmers and to protect them from price fluctuations in the market.
2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop, which is sown during the monsoon season (June to September) in India.
3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking as it is rich in nutrients and has a unique flavor. The oil is also used in traditional medicine and for making soaps and paints.
