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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 122 of 200

Q122
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Agriculture & Livestock
Which region is referred to as the “Apple State of India”?
  1. a.Uttarakhand
  2. b.Jammu & Kashmir
  3. c.Sikkim
  4. d.Himachal Pradesh

Answer: (D) Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is called the Apple State of India because apple orchards, especially in Shimla and Kinnaur, dominate its horticulture economy. Jammu & Kashmir actually produces more apples, which makes it tempting, but the title belongs to Himachal.