Which country is the place of origin of sunflower

A. Southern United State and Mexico

B. Spain

C. Soviet Union

D. Argentina

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

It is believed that the native place of sunflowers is the southern United States and Mexico. According to the latest survey, South Dakota is the largest producer of sunflowers in the United States, followed by North Dakota and Texas. It is grown for edible oil and seeds. Sunflowers grow best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil with heavy mulch.