- Niger seed is covered under the Government of India's MSP scheme. - Niger is primarily grown during the Kharif season in India. - Niger seed oil is used for cooking, including by some tribal communities.
Consider the following statements: The Government of India provides Min‐ 1. imum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop. 2. Some tribal people in India use niger seed 3. oil for cooking. How many of the above statements are correct?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2023 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Agricultural Policies and Programs (MSP, Subsidies))
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