With reference to Sunflower, consider the following statements:1.Ukraine is the largest producer of sunflower in the world.2.Yellow Revolution was launched to increase the production of sunflower oil alone.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] .2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: Ukraine is the largest producer of sunflower. (Ukraine and Russia together account for about 60% of the global sunflower oil production and exports).
India is imports about 2.5 million tonnes of which 70% from from Ukraine, 20% from Russia and remaining from other countries including Argentina.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The revolution launched in 1986- 1987 to increase the production of edible oil, especially mustard and sesame seeds to achieve self-reliance is known as the Yellow Revolution. At present, Yellow Revolution targets nine oilseeds that are groundnut, mustard, soybean, safflower, sesame, sunflower, niger, linseed, and castor.

Source: PIB