Which of the following statements regarding groundnut cultivation in I

Which of the following statements regarding groundnut cultivation in India is/are correct ?

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1. Groundnut is a Rabi crop.
2. Gujarat is an important state for Groundnut cultivation.

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Statement 2 is correct, while Statement 1 is incorrect. Groundnut is predominantly a Kharif crop in India.

Statement 1: Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) is primarily grown as a Kharif crop in India, cultivated during the monsoon season (June-October). While it is also grown to a lesser extent as a Rabi crop (winter) and summer crop in some irrigated areas, its main season is Kharif. Therefore, the statement that it *is* a Rabi crop is inaccurate as a general description.
Statement 2: Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India, contributing a significant portion to the country’s total groundnut production. Other important producing states include Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

Groundnut is an important oilseed crop and a source of protein. Its cultivation requires warm climate and moderate rainfall. India is one of the largest producers of groundnut globally.

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