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).
Tripura has the highest number of primate species found in any Indian state. Tripura is a landlocked state in North East India. Tripura became a Union Territory on 1 July, 1963, and attained the status of a full-fledged state on 21 January, 1972. Tripura has a tropical savanna climate. The ancient name of Tripura is Kirat Desh or “The land of Kirat”.
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.
Odhisha is the largest manganese producing state of India. Odhisha’s manganese reserves constitute 44% of the total reserves and produces 37% of the total manganese ore in India.