Which is the major oilseed crop of Assam?

Soybean
Rapeseed & Mustard
Sunflower
Groundnut

The correct answer is b) Rapeseed & Mustard.

Rapeseed and mustard are the major oilseed crops of Assam. They are grown in the Brahmaputra valley and the Barak valley. Rapeseed is a cool-season crop, while mustard is a warm-season crop. Both crops are grown for their oil, which is used in cooking, biodiesel production, and other industrial applications.

Soybean is a major oilseed crop in other parts of India, but it is not grown in Assam. Sunflower is a minor oilseed crop in Assam. Groundnut is not grown in Assam.

Rapeseed is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. It is a cruciferous vegetable, which means that it contains compounds that have been shown to have anticancer properties. Rapeseed oil is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which are considered to be healthy fats. It is also a good source of vitamin E.

Mustard is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower. It is a cruciferous vegetable, which means that it contains compounds that have been shown to have anticancer properties. Mustard oil is a good source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which are considered to be healthy fats. It is also a good source of vitamin E and mustard oil is also used as a preservative and a flavoring agent in many cuisines.

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