Question

What is the rank of Rajasthan in mustard production in India?
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth

Answer 1

I think the answer is first or second

Answer 2

Currently the rank of Rajasthan in mustard production in India is ‘First’.

Option: A

Explanation:

• 33.8% area of the total mustard cultivated ‘area of world is in India’ which amounts to about ‘7.49 million hectare’.

• Previously Uttar Pradesh was the ‘highest producer’ of mustard in India but recently Rajasthan has taken over.  

• 3.5 million tonnes mustard is expected to be harvested in Rajasthan this fiscal year.

• Planting has begun from the 1st of October and the crop will be harvested in March next year.

• Rajasthan has shown a steady rise in its mustard production.