Consider the following statements:
1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinicia) seeds.
2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.

How many of the above statements are correct?

* Statement 1 is correct: The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price (MSP) for niger seeds to support farmers and ensure a baseline return on their crops. This is especially important for crops like niger which might have volatile market prices.  * Statement 2 is correct: Niger is primarily cultivated as a Kharif crop in India. Kharif refers to the monsoon season in India, typically from June to September. Niger thrives in these rainy conditions.  * Statement 3 is correct: Niger seed oil has various uses, and some tribal communities in India traditionally use it for cooking purposes. The oil has a nutty flavour and can be used as a substitute for other cooking oils.