[Solved] Consider the following statements: The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia Abyssinia) seeds. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif Crop. Some tribal people in use niger seed oil for cooking. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q77. Consider the following statements:

1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia Abyssinia) seeds.
2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif Crop.
3. Some tribal people in use niger seed oil for cooking.

How many of the above statements are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only Two
3. All three.
4. None

Answer: 3

Niger Seeds (Guizotia abyssinica):

• Oilseeds: Derived from the Niger plant, these small seeds are a source of oil.

• MSP Status: Niger is indeed one of the 14 Kharif crops for which the Indian government announces an MSP every year. This highlights its importance.

· Culinary Uses:

• Common in Indian cuisine

• Seeds: roasted or used as a topping

• Oil: used for cooking (high smoke point)

· Nutritional Value:

• Rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals

• High in omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

· Medicinal Uses (unverified):

• Believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive benefits

• Used in traditional medicine (more research needed)