Question

How much of mustard production in the world is contributed by India?
(A) 40%
(B) 50%
(C) 60%
(D) 70%

Answer 1

Answer:

i think the answer is the( C )60%

Answer 2

70% of the total mustard production in the world is contributed by India.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Mustard seed is an important oil seed crop grown in India. Approximately 33.8% area of the total ‘cultivated area’ of the world for mustard is in India which amounts to about 7.49 million hectare. The average yield of Mustard in India is 7.5 quintal per hectare. India is the third largest producer of mustard oil.  

Mustard is mostly grown in winter. It is a ‘Rabi crop’ and accounts for almost ‘65% of the total Rabi crop’ production. ‘Rajasthan’ and ‘Uttar Pradesh’ are the major producers of mustard and contribute to over 50% of the total ‘Indian produce’.