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    Question

    By March 2025, NMEO-OP covered how much new area under

    oil palm, making India's total oil palm area?
    A 1.89 lakh ha new; total 3.67 lakh ha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3.80 lakh ha new; total 5.56 lakh ha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1.89 lakh ha new; total 5.56 lakh ha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5.56 lakh ha new; total 7.45 lakh ha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 3.67 lakh ha new; total 5.56 lakh ha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: NMEO-OP added 1.89 lakh hectares by March 2025, bringing India's total oil palm area to 5.56 lakh ha. This helps reduce edible oil imports, with palm oil production growing from 1.91 lakh tonnes (2014-15) to 3.80 lakh tonnes (2024-25).

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