Q. Which of the following are the main oilseeds crops grown in India?
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Explanation: The oilseeds are produced for extracting edible oils. Drylands of Malwa plateau, Marathwada, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana, Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka plateau are oilseeds growing regions of India.
Groundnut, rapeseed, mustard, soybean and sunflower are the main oilseed crops grown in India. These crops together occupy about 14 percent of the total cropped area in the country.
Note: India is the world’s largest importer of palm oil. India buys more than 9 million tonnes of palm oil a year, accounting for nearly two-thirds of its total edible oil imports. India also grows Palm Oil. Andhra Pradesh is a major grower.