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UPSC Prelims 2011 · Agriculture · Crops and Where They Grow
Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field?
- (a) Andhra Pradesh
- (b) Arunachal Pradesh
- (c) Madhya Pradesh
- (d) Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: (b) Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh has over 600 orchid species and a humid climate — ideal for low-cost orchid cultivation (Tipi Orchid Centre).
The trap
None.
🔒 Arunachal = “Orchid State of India” (Tipi orchidarium). Sikkim is also orchid-rich.
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