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

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

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III

44. वर्ष 2022-23 के दौरान हल्दी के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
I. भारत विश्व में हल्दी का सबसे बड़ा उत्पादक और निर्यातक है।
II. भारत में हल्दी की 30 से अधिक किस्में उगाई जाती हैं।
III. भारत में महाराष्ट्र, तेलंगाना, कर्नाटक और तमिलनाडु प्रमुख हल्दी-उत्पादक राज्य है।

उपर्युक्त कथनों में कौन-कौन से सही हैं?
(a) केवल I और II
(b) केवल II और III
(c) केवल I और III
(d) I, II और III

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1964083

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Government of India in 2023 notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. The National Turmeric Board will focus on the development and growth of turmeric and turmeric products in the country.

Statement 1 is correct: India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric in the world. In the year 2022-23, an area of 3.24 lakh ha was under turmeric cultivation in India with a production of 11.61 lakh tonnes (over 75% of global turmeric production).

Statement 2 is correct: More than 30 varieties of Turmeric are grown in India and it is grown in over 20 states in the country.

Statement 3 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. During 2022-23, 1.534 lakh tonnes of turmeric and turmeric products valued at 207.45 million USD was exported by more than 380 exporters. The leading export markets for Indian Turmeric are Bangladesh, UAE, USA and Malaysia. With the focused activities of the Board, it is expected that turmeric exports will reach USD 1 Billion by 2030.