Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23 : I. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world. II. More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India. III. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Option (D) is correct because India accounts for over 75% of global turmeric production and exports, cultivates more than 30 distinct varieties (such as Lakadong and Salem), and concentrates production in the southern and western states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Option (C) is the most tempting wrong choice for those who might underestimate India's biodiversity, but the country's diverse agro-climatic zones indeed support over 30 commercial varieties. The core concept tested is India’s agricultural geography and its dominant position in the global spice trade.