Edible oils (agriculture): Failure of which crop most seriously threatens India’s edible oil availability? Consider traditional oilseed dependence. Choose the correct crop.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AGroundnut (peanut)
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BSunflower
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CCoconut
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DMustard–rapeseed
Answer
Correct Answer: Groundnut (peanut)
Explanation
Concept/ApproachHistorically, groundnut has been a dominant oilseed in India; major shortfalls trigger large edible-oil gaps. (Mustard/rapeseed is also important, but groundnut shortfall has been classically cited as most disruptive nationwide.)
Final AnswerGroundnut (peanut)