GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which fruit is grown in maximum area of Himachal Pradesh?
A
Mango
B
Apple
C
Orange
D
Grapes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Apple dominates the fruit production in the State and contributes about 91.39% of the temperate fruit production and about 83.14 % of the total fruit production in the State.

Detailed explanation-2: -The apple economy of Himachal runs in Rs 4000-4500 crore, with around 1.5 lakh families associated with it. Shimla district produces 70 per cent of total apple in the state, followed by Kullu and Kinnaur.

Detailed explanation-3: -Main Areas for the production of apples in Himachal : The production of apple is mainly done in the districts of Kullu, Shimla, Kinnaur, Mandi, Chamba and some areas of Sirmaur District.

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