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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state was the first in India to organize the cultivation of Mulethi?
A
Tamil Nadu
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Uttarakhand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Himachal Pradesh to become first state in India to have organised cultivation of Mulethi. Dr Sanjay Kumar, director of the institute informed on Monday that planting material of “Mulethi” (Glycyrrhiza glabra) was distributed to the farmers for commercial cultivation in the state for the first time.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major crops grown are wheat, maize, paddy, gram, sugarcane, mustard, potato, vegetables, etc. Mid Hill Zone: Occupies about 32% of the total geographical area and around 37% of the total cultivated area.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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