Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022- 23:

1. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world.
2. More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India.
3. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. I and II only
2. II and III only
3. I and III only
4. I, II and III

Explanation

Statement I is correct

• Recently, the National Turmeric Board headquarters was established in Nizamabad, Telangana. India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric in the world. The leading export markets for Indian Turmeric are Bangladesh, the UAE, the USA, and Malaysia.

Statement II is correct

• More than 30 varieties of Turmeric are grown in India, and it is grown in over 20 states in the country.

Statement III is correct

• The largest producing states of Turmeric are Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
• India has more than 62% share of world trade in turmeric.

Answer: (d) I, II and III; Difficulty Level: Hard