Question

Pick out which place India stands in the production of castor seeds:
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The easiest way to answer this question is by remembering which are the three most produced seeds in India. Remember the placement of production of these seeds also. Some of the highly produced seeds in India are groundnuts, mustard, castor seeds, linseed, sesamum and rapeseed. India is known for its production of oilseeds. It’s production is the largest in India.

Complete answer:
The seed whose placement of production we need to give is for castor oilseeds. Castor oilseed is found mostly in the south-eastern India, Mediterranean Basin and Eastern Africa. It is non-edible. Castor oilseeds are planted mainly in semi arid or dry regions and so it can be found in abundance in India.

During the months of July or August and December or January. But China is the country which imports a maximum of castor seeds that is almost half the world’s production is imported by China. In India, oilseeds are produced in abundance. About twelve percent of the entire cultivable area is used for production of oilseeds. Among them, castor oilseeds have the second highest production in India.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note: Castor oils are extremely beneficial. They are unique from other oilseeds because they have hydroxyl fatty acids in them. It is also a very thick substance. The various real life uses of castor oils are:
- They can be used as lubricants. Castor oils are also used to manufacture soaps.
- Other uses are in making dyes, paints, wax and polish also.
- It is an important part in making pharmaceuticals and perfumes also.