Consider the following statements regarding the Makhana Board and Makhana cultivation in India:
1. The first-ever Makhana Board in India has been established in Bihar to promote production, processing, and export of Makhana.
2. Bihar is the leading producer of Makhana in India, especially in the Magadh region which also has GI tag.
3. The Makhana Board will facilitate research and innovation to improve productivity and value addition in the Makhana supply chain.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a). 1 and 2 only
(b). 2 and 3 only
(c). 1 and 3 only
(d). 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following statements regarding the Makhana Board and Makhana cultivation in India:
1. The first-ever Makhana Board in India has been established in Bihar to promote production, processing, and export of Makhana.
2. Bihar is the leading producer of Makhana in India, especially in the Magadh region which also has GI tag.
3. The Makhana Board will facilitate research and innovation to improve productivity and value addition in the Makhana supply chain.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a). 1 and 2 only
(b). 2 and 3 only
(c). 1 and 3 only
(d). 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Context: Recently, the first-ever Makhana Board was established in Bihar.
Statement 1 is correct: The first Makhana Board was set up in Bihar in 2024 to support the Makhana sector through production, processing, and export initiatives.

Statement 2 is not correct: While Bihar is the leading producer of Makhana, the main production region is Mithilanchal (Mithila) not the Magadh region. Key Makhana-producing districts include Darbhanga, Madhubani, and Sitamarhi, all part of Mithila. The GI tag is for "Mithila Makhana", not the Magadh region.

Statement 3 is correct: One of the objectives of the Makhana Board is to promote research and innovation, including better farming practices, post-harvest technologies, and value-added products.

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Consider the following statements regarding the Makhana Board and Makhana cultivation in India: 1. The first-ever Makhana Board in India has been established in Bihar to promote production, processing, and export of Makhana. 2. Bihar is the leading producer of Makhana in India, especially in the Magadh region which also has GI tag. 3. The Makhana Board will facilitate research and innovation to improve productivity and value addition in the Makhana supply chain. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a). 1 and 2 only (b). 2 and 3 only (c). 1 and 3 only (d). 1, 2 and 3