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Q194. The following are the major oilseeds produced in India: (1997) 1. Sesamum 2. Mustard 3. Groundnut 4. Soyabean Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production?

The following are the major oilseeds produced in India: (1997)

  1. Sesamum 2. Mustard
  2. Groundnut 4. Soyabean Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production?
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1997 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 3, 4, 2, 1

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During the late 1990s, the descending order of oilseed production in India was Groundnut (highest) > Soyabean > Mustard (Rapeseed-Mustard) > Sesamum (lowest). Thus, the correct sequence is 3, 4, 2, 1.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q194)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 3, 4, 2, 1

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The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (D): "3, 4, 2, 1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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