{"id":2849,"date":"2026-04-22T19:52:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/?p=2849"},"modified":"2026-04-22T19:52:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:22:35","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-about-turmeric-during-the-year-2022-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/upsc\/prelims\/consider-the-following-statements-about-turmeric-during-the-year-2022-23","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23:\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mcq\">\n<li>I and II only\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>II and III only\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I and III only\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>I, II and III\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (d) I, II and III&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Government of India in 2023 constituted the National Turmeric Board.\u00a0<\/strong>This board is designed to coordinate efforts across various ministries and institutions to enhance production, promote exports, encourage value addition, and improve income for turmeric farmers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to official data for the yea<strong>r 2022\u201323,\u00a0<\/strong>India had a turmeric cultivation area of approximately 3.24 lakh hectares, producing 11.61 lakh tonnes of turmeric. India alone accounted for\u00a0<strong>over 75% of global turmeric production,\u00a0<\/strong>making it by far the<strong>\u00a0largest producer of turmeric in the world.\u00a0<\/strong>Furthermore, India is also the<strong>\u00a0top exporter of turmeric, accounting for over 62% of the global turmeric trade.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India\u2019s diverse soil types and climatic conditions enable the cultivation of\u00a0<strong>more than 30 known varieties of turmeric across various states.\u00a0<\/strong>Each variety differs in aspects such as curcumin content, aroma, colour, and market use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu\u00a0<\/strong>are consistently among the<strong>\u00a0top turmeric producer<\/strong>s in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"turmeric-curcuma-longa\">Turmeric (Curcuma longa)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turmeric (<em>Curcuma longa<\/em>) is a\u00a0<strong>tropical perennial plant\u00a0<\/strong>belonging to the ginger family (<em>Zingiberaceae<\/em>).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong>\u00a0Requires a warm and humid climate with a temperature range of\u00a0<strong>20\u00b0C to 35\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rainfall:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>High annual rainfall\u00a0<\/strong>is necessary, typically\u00a0<strong>1,500 mm or more<\/strong>. It can be grown as both a rainfed and an irrigated crop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong>\u00a0Thrives best in well-drained\u00a0<strong>sandy or clayey loam soils<\/strong>\u00a0with a pH range of 4.5\u20137.5 and high organic matter. It\u00a0<strong>cannot tolerate waterlogging or alkalinity.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude:\u00a0Can be cultivated from sea level up to\u00a01,500 m\u00a0above mean sea level.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Properties:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Active ingredient in turmeric called<strong>\u00a0curcumin\u00a0<\/strong>has\u00a0<strong>antioxidant\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0<strong>anti-inflammatory properties.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditionally used for disorders of the skin, upper respiratory tract, joints, digestive system etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>natural indicator\u00a0<\/strong>that\u00a0changes color depending on the pH of a solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"turmeric-production-in-india\"><strong>Turmeric production in India<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Area under turmeric cultivation:<\/strong>\u00a03.05 lakh hectare with 30 varieties (2023-24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Production:<\/strong><strong>70% of global turmeric production<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Telangana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh together contribute\u00a0<strong>63.4%<\/strong>\u00a0of India\u2019s turmeric production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export<\/strong>: >62% share of world trade in turmeric\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The leading export markets for Indian Turmeric are\u00a0<strong>Bangladesh, UAE, USA and Malaysia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turmeric in India with GI Tag:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maharashtra:\u00a0<\/strong>Sangli Turmeric, Waigaon Turmeric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tamil Nadu:\u00a0<\/strong>Erode Manjal (Erode Turmeric)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meghalaya:\u00a0<\/strong>Lakadong Turmeric<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Odisha<\/strong>: Kandhamal turmeric<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Turmeric-Production-in-India-1024x958.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53879\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"national-turmeric-board\">National Turmeric Board<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has been established to promote the\u00a0<strong>cultivation, production, processing, and marketing<\/strong>\u00a0of turmeric in India and to enhance the income of turmeric farmers.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry<\/strong>\u00a0has increased its\u00a0<strong>product-dedicated boards to six,<\/strong>\u00a0after\u00a0<strong>tea, coffee, rubber, spices, and tobacco.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Board Representation<\/strong>: The Board will consist of a\u00a0<strong>Chairperson\u00a0<\/strong>appointed by the Central Government with representatives of the\u00a0<strong>Ministry of AYUSH, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers Welfare and Department of Commerce,<\/strong>\u00a0along with<strong>\u00a0rotating<\/strong>\u00a0senior representatives from\u00a0<strong>three states.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Objectives:\u00a0<\/strong>Farmer welfare\u00a0<strong>across 20 states<\/strong>, including\u00a0<strong>Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu<\/strong>, and others.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promoting research, new products, and\u00a0<strong>value addition\u00a0<\/strong>for domestic and international markets.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raising awareness about turmeric\u2019s<strong>\u00a0medical benefits.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?&nbsp;&nbsp; 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