1. The diverse agro-ecological conditions in the country are favourable for growing 9 annual oilseed crops, which include 7 edible oilseeds (groundnut, rapeseed& mustard, soybean, sunflower, sesame, safflower and niger) and two non-edible oilseeds (castor and linseed). Oilseeds cultivation is undertaken across the country in about 27 million hectares mainly on marginal lands, of which 72% is confined to rain fed farming.
Source: https://agricoop.nic.in/sites/default/files/Introduction.pdf
(a) What are the diverse agro-ecological conditions which led to growing variety of food grains in India?
(b) What are the uses of oil seeds?