CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
ADB has approved a $130 million loan to promote horticulture in which state?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Himachal Pradesh Subtropical Horticulture, Irrigation, and Value Addition Project will help increase the income and resilience to the effects of climate change of at least 15, 000 farm households in Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Sirmour, Solan, and Una.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rice, Wheat and Maize are important cereal crops of the State. Groundnut, Soyabeen and Sunflower in Kharif and Rapeseed/ Mustard and Toria in the Rabi season are important oilseed crops. Urd, Bean, Moong, Rajmash in Kharif season and Gram Lentil in Rabi are the important pulse crops of the State.

Detailed explanation-3: -The agro-climatic zones of Himachal Pradesh are: Shivalik Hill Zone: Occupies about 35% of the total geographical area and around 40% of the total cultivated area. The major crops grown are wheat, maize, paddy, gram, sugarcane, mustard, potato, vegetables, etc.

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