The scarcity or crop failure of which of the following can cause a serious edible oil crisis in India?
A
coconut
B
Groundnut
C
Linseed
D
Mustard
Correct Answer: Groundnut
The scarcity or crop failure of Groundnut can cause a serious edible oil crisis in India. The peanut, also known as the groundnut, goober, or monkey nut, and taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, being important to both small and large commercial producers.