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Human & Political Geography
Question No. 245Interactive Test Mode
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Q245. 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?

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?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Arunachal Pradesh

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Arunachal Pradesh is known as the 'Orchid Paradise of India'. Its wide range of elevations, high humidity, and sub-tropical to temperate climates naturally support more than 600 species of orchids (nearly 40% of India's orchid diversity), making it ideal for low-cost, export-oriented floriculture.

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Orchids naturally require humid, sub-tropical/temperate hill climates characteristic of the Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011 (Q245)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Arunachal Pradesh

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2011 Q245

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2011 GS Paper I Question 245 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2011 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (B): "Arunachal Pradesh". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2011 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Orchids naturally require humid, subtropical/temperate hill climates characteristic of the Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India.

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