1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.
How many of the above statements are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: [C] All three
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. The Government of India announces a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for niger seed, a minor oilseed crop.
Statement 2: Correct. Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) is mainly cultivated as a Kharif crop during the monsoon season.
Statement 3: Correct. Several tribal communities use niger seed oil for cooking and also utilize the oil cake as livestock feed.
Niger seed contains about 37–47% oil and is used in cooking, cosmetics, perfumery, soap manufacturing, and other industries.
