Question

Why is Rajasthan called the 'mustard state' of India?
1. Because it has the first place at the national level in the production of mustard
2. Because it has the first position at the national level in the consumption of mustard
3. Because mustard flower is the state flower of Rajasthan
4. Because only mustard oil is used for cooking in Rajasthan

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Because it has the first place at the national level in the production of mustard

The correct answer is Because it has a first place at the national level in the production of mustard.

• Rajasthan called the 'mustard state' of India because it has first place at the national level in the production of mustard.

• Mustard production in Rajasthan
  • Rajasthan is the most giant mustard growing state and alone contributes 43% of the total mustard seed production in India (Mustard crop Survey Report 2014-15).
  • In Rajasthan, the mustard crop is mostly cultivated in Alwar, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Dholpur, Sawaimadhopur, Sriganganagar, Jhunjhunu & Sikar districts

• Mustard production in ​India
  • Indian mustard is predominantly cultivated in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
  • These states contribute 81.5% area and 87.5% production (2001-02 to 2005-06).