Question

    The National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) aims to boost domestic production of edible oils through the enhancement of oilseed crops and extraction efficiency. Which of the following key oilseed crops is specifically targeted for increased production under the NMEO-Oilseeds mission from 2024-25 to 2030-31?

    A Cottonseed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Groundnut Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Palm Oil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Coconut Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Soybean Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The NMEO-Oilseeds focuses on boosting the production of key oilseed crops such as Groundnut, Rapeseed-Mustard, Soybean, Sunflower, and Sesamum. Cottonseed is targeted for secondary oil extraction, not primary production.

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