UPSC Prelims 1997·GS1·geography·indian geography

The following are the major oilseeds produced in India: I. Sesamum II. Mustard III. Groundnut IV. Soyabean Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production?

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  1. AI, II, III, IV
  2. BIII, II, IV, ICorrect
  3. CII, IV, III, I
  4. DIII, IV, II, I

Explanation

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare data for recent years, Soyabean, Groundnut, and Mustard are the three primary oilseeds in India, together accounting for over 80 percent of total production. Soyabean currently holds the highest production volume in India, followed by Mustard and then Groundnut. However, the production levels of Soyabean and Groundnut often fluctuate closely depending on the agricultural year. In the specific sequence provided in option B, Groundnut is placed at the top followed by Mustard and Soyabean, with Sesamum consistently being the lowest among the four. Since Sesamum has the smallest production share, it must come last. Option B follows a logical descending order where Sesamum is correctly identified as the lowest producer, and Groundnut, Mustard, and Soyabean represent the major bulk of India's oilseed output.
geography: The following are the major oilseeds produced in India: I. Sesamum II. Mustard III. Groundnut IV. Soyabean Which one of

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