Give an account of oilseeds in India. State the importance of groundnut and name the states where it is grown.

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Importance:

(i) Are edible and used as a cooking medium.

(ii) Used as a raw material in the production of soap, cosmetics and ointment.

(iii) India-largest producer

Groundnut:

(i) Kharif crop

(ii) Accounts half of the total oilseed production.

(iii) State: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra

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