The following are the major oilseeds produced in India:
1. I. Sesamum
2. II. Mustard
3. III. Groundnut
4. IV. Soyabean
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production?
A
I, II, III, IV
B
III, II, IV, I
C
II, IV, III, I
D
III, IV, II, I
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The question requires arranging four major oilseeds produced in India (Sesamum, Mustard, Groundnut, Soyabean) in descending order based on their quantity of production around the mid-1990s.
2. Based on agricultural statistics for India around 1996-97:
- Groundnut (III) was the leading oilseed in terms of production volume.
- Rapeseed & Mustard (II) group ranked second.
- Soyabean (IV) production was substantial and typically ranked third.
- Sesamum (I) had significantly lower production compared to the other three.
3. Therefore, the correct sequence in descending order of production quantity was: Groundnut (III) > Mustard (II) > Soyabean (IV) > Sesamum (I).