Prelims

Consider the following statements regarding turmeric during the year 2022–23:
1. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world.
2. More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India.
3. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric-producing States in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following plants:
1. Groundnut
2. Horse-gram
3. Soybean
How many of the above belong to the pea family?

Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?

Consider the following States :
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Tripura
How many of the above are generally known as tea producing States?

Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?

With reference to ‘palm oil,’ consider the following statements:

1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.
2. Palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.
3. Palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Among the following, which one is the least water efficient crop?

“The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.” Which one of the following is that crop?