Question

Describe the uses of oil seeds. Which state is the largest producer of groundnut

Answer 1

Answer:

They are used as a cooking medium as most of them are edible. For example, sunflower oil, coconut oil, etc. (ii) They are used for industrial purposes. For example, oil seeds are important raw materials for the production of soap, cosmetics, ointments, etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Importance :

(a) Are edible and used as cooking medium.

(b) Used as raw material in production of soap, cosmetics and ointment.

(c) India-largest producer.

Groundnut :

(a) Kharif crop

(b) Accounts half of the total oilseed production.

(c) State : Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra.