Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Bihar is the only state in India where Makhana is produced.
2.The Makhana Board aims to improve the production, processing, value addition, and marketing of Makhana.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. While Bihar is the leading producer of Makhana, accounting for about 85-90% of India’s production, it is not the only state where Makhana is cultivated. Other states like West Bengal, Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan also produce Makhana, although at a much smaller scale.
Statement 2 is correct. The Makhana Board, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, has been established to enhance the production, processing infrastructure, value addition, and marketing of Makhana. It also aims to provide training and support to farmers while ensuring they benefit from relevant government schemes.
Source: PIB
