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UPSC Prelims 2025 GS Paper 1, question 24

Topic: Indian geography

Q24

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?

  1. (a) I and II only
  2. (b) II and III only
  3. (c) I and III only
  4. (d) I, II and IIICorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) I, II and III

  1. Statement I is correct: according to PIB and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (upon the constitution of the National Turmeric Board in October 2023), India is the largest producer, consumer, and exporter of turmeric in the world (accounting for over 75% of global production and over 62% of world trade).
  2. Statement II is correct: more than 30 varieties of turmeric are cultivated across over 20 states in India.
  3. Statement III is correct: Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu are the leading turmeric-producing states in India.