Indian Geography
With reference to organic farming in India, which among the following statements is/ are correct?1. The National Programme for Organic Production’ (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development2. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’ (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP3. Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic StateChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
This National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is under Commerce ministry, but Secretariat assistance by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’ (APEDA).
The correct pairs are the Welspun Solar MP project- Madhya Pradesh, Pavagada Solar Park- Karnataka, Bhadla Solar Park- Rajasthan, Kamuthi Solar Power Project- Tamil Nadu.
Pangong Tso Lake is also known as “high grassland lake”. It is a long narrow, deep, endorheic (landlocked) lake situated at a height of more than 14,000 ft in the Himalayas. Approximately 60% of the length of Pangong Lake lies in Tibet. The brackish water of Pangong Lake has very low micro-vegetation. The brackish water of Pangong Lake has very low micro-vegetation. The lake is in the process of being identified as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. It will be a first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under convention. Pangong Lake is a disputed territory. The Line of Actual Control passes through the lake. A section of the lake 20 km from the Line of Actual Control is controlled by China but claimed by India. It is known for its very high phosphate concentrations. Though it’s a saline water lake, it freezes completely during winters.
The Bhils are popular for their skills in archery. As per census 2011, the total population of Bhils is more than Six million. They are mainly found in Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka.
Pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala is known as mango shower (also known as April rains or summer showers). It helps in the ripening of mangoes.
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