Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23 :
- I.India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world.
- II.More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India.
- III.Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Answer: D. Statement I is correct: in 2022-23 India produced over 75% of the world's turmeric and had over 62% of world turmeric trade. Statement II is correct: more than 30 varieties are grown in India, across 20+ states. Statement III is correct: Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are the main producing states. So all three are correct.
Watch for: The large number of varieties (30+) may look exaggerated, but it is the official figure.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because Statement III is also correct.
- B. Wrong because Statement I is also correct.
- C. Wrong because Statement II is also correct.
Source to check: PIB release on the National Turmeric Board (October 2023); Spices Board of India
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