UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q77

Economy

Medium · Minor crops and MSP

Consider the following statements about niger seed (Guizotia abyssinica) cultivation in India:

1. Niger seed is covered under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme.

2. It is classified as a Kharif crop.

3. Its oil is traditionally used in cooking by several tribal communities.

How many of the above statements are correct?