Which oilseed accounts for half of the total oilseed production in India?

Coconut oil

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Groundnut

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Castor oil

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Sesamum

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Solution

The correct option is B Groundnut
Among all the oilseeds cultivated, groundnut, which is a kharif crop, accounts for half of the total oilseed production in India. India ranked second only to China in the production of groundnuts in 2018.

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