UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 63
Consider the following statements :
- The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
- Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
- Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (All three)
Explanation: Niger is a Kharif oilseed receiving MSP support, and oil from its seeds is traditionally used for cooking among some tribal communities.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - Niger seed is among oilseed crops for which India announces MSP.
2. Correct/True - Niger is grown chiefly as a rainfed Kharif crop.
3. Correct/True - Niger oil is used as an edible cooking oil by some tribal households.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but items 1, 2, 3 qualify, giving 3.
B. Incorrect-it counts 2, but items 1, 2, 3 qualify, giving 3.
C. Correct-exactly 3 of the 3 listed items satisfy the condition.
D. Incorrect-it counts 0, but items 1, 2, 3 qualify, giving 3.