QUESTION

Hard

Economy

Prelims 2025

Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022–23:

I. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world. II. More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India. III. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Explanation

✅ Statement I: Correct India produces about 80% of the world’s turmeric and exports around 65% globally.

✅ Statement II: Correct India grows over 30 turmeric varieties like Alleppey Finger, Erode, Sangli, Salem, Nizamabad, and Rajapore.

✅ Statement III: Correct Major producing states include Telangana (largest), Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

Correct Answer: (D) All statements are correct.

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