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Q. Recently, which state government has demanded Minimum Support Price (MSP) for makhana, the popped kernel of foxnut or gorgon nut?
Answer: Bihar
Notes: The Bihar government has recently demanded a Minimum Support Price for makhana, the popped kernel of the foxnut. Makhana is cultivated in tropical and subtropical aquatic environments, thriving in stagnant water bodies. India is the largest global producer, with Bihar as the leading state. Optimal conditions include temperatures of 20-35°C and annual rainfall of 100-250 cm. Nutritionally, makhana is low in fat and high in carbohydrates, protein (15-20%), and minerals.
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