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?

1. A

   I and II only

   I and II only. That drops the major-State line, which is keyed.

2. B

   II and III only

   II and III only. That drops the largest-producer-exporter line.

3. C

   I and III only

   I and III only. That drops the varieties line.

4. D

   I, II and III

   I, II and III. India is the largest producer and exporter; many varieties are grown; Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major producing States in the year cited.

Summary. Official Set A key is (d) all three. For 2022–23 India is keyed as the world’s largest turmeric producer and exporter (I), with a large number of varieties (II), and those four States as major producers (III). Do not drop any limb.