Agriculture & Rural Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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What is India's foodgrain production for 2024-25 as per the Third Advance Estimates released on 28 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 3,539.59 lakh tonnes
Foodgrain production is estimated at a record 3,539.59 LMT; 3,322.98 LMT was the 2023-24 figure.
As per the Third Advance Estimates for 2024-25, India's rice production is estimated at:
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Correct answer: D — 1,490.74 LMT
Rice is estimated at 1,490.74 LMT (up from 1,378.25 LMT); 1,175.07 LMT is wheat.
Zawlnuam, where Mizoram has proposed an Integrated Aqua Park (raised during MoS George Kurian's visit in May 2025), is in which district?
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Correct answer: A — Mamit
The proposal is for an Integrated Aqua Park at Zawlnuam, Mamit.
According to the Department of Fisheries (May 2025), what has been the total investment in the fisheries sector since 2015 through schemes such as PMMSY, FIDF, Blue Revolution and PM-MKSSY?
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Correct answer: B — ₹38,572 crore
The release cites the highest-ever investment of ₹38,572 crore since 2015.
Consider the following statements about the Fisheries Secretaries Conference 2025: 1. It reviewed PMMSY, FIDF and PM-MKSSY. 2. It was held in Visakhapatnam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was held in New Delhi on 23 May 2025.
At Bihar's first International Buyer-Seller Meet in Patna (May 2025), an MoU was signed with which UAE-based group to extend the shelf life and exports of Bihar's litchis?
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Correct answer: A — Lulu Group
The MoU was between APEDA, the Government of Bihar and UAE-based Lulu Group.
Consider the following statements about the International Buyer-Seller Meet held in Patna (May 2025): 1. It was the first such meet held in Bihar. 2. It was organised by the Ministry of Commerce through the Spices Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries with the Bihar Government, APEDA and TPCI.
With the inauguration of the National Soil Spectral Library in May 2025, which State became the first to have a soil map?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
With the inauguration of the National Soil Spectral Library at Nagpur, Maharashtra became the first State to have a soil map.
Consider the following statements made at the Krishi Samvad in Nagpur (May 2025): 1. The Agriculture Ministry will work on the theme 'One Nation, One Agriculture, One Team'. 2. ICAR has 113 institutes, 11 of which are in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Nagpur on 18 May 2025.
Consider the following statements made in May 2025 about fisheries: 1. A ₹42.4 crore Integrated Aquapark under PMMSY is to come up at Kailashahar, Tripura. 2. Of the 11 Integrated Aqua Parks in the country, 4 are being set up in the Northeast region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as stated by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh at Agartala on 18 May 2025.
According to the Union Fisheries Minister (May 2025), India's fisheries sector has grown at what rate since 2014-15, the highest among agriculture and allied sectors?
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Correct answer: B — 9.08%
The fisheries sector has grown at 9.08% since 2014-15.
What fish production target did the Union Fisheries Minister set for Tripura in May 2025 to make it a fish surplus state?
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Correct answer: B — 2 lakh tonnes
He urged a target of 2 lakh tonnes, well above Tripura's requirement of 1.5 lakh tonnes.
The high-level fisheries review chaired by the Prime Minister on 15 May 2025 focused on:
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Correct answer: A — Fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone and high seas
The meeting focused on fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the high seas.
Consider the following statements about the PM's fisheries review (15 May 2025): 1. The PM suggested using drones, as per technical protocols, to transport fresh fish to nearby city markets. 2. The PM suggested exploring uses of seaweed for fuel, nutrition and pharmaceuticals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO release.
The College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry of Central Agricultural University (Imphal), whose new block was inaugurated in May 2025, is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Jalukie
The college is at Jalukie, Nagaland.
How much financial assistance did Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announce for Nagaland's agriculture sector on 15 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹338.83 crore
He announced ₹338.83 crore for the overall development of Nagaland's agriculture sector.
The Northern Region Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, which received CMVR testing approval for agricultural tractors in May 2025, is located at:
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Correct answer: D — Hisar
NRFMTTI is located at Hisar, Haryana.
Consider the following statements about NRFMTTI, Hisar (May 2025): 1. It became an approved agency for CMVR testing of agricultural tractors, in addition to combine harvesters. 2. It received NABL accreditation for CMVR testing of agricultural tractors and combine harvesters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare release.
During the Chhattisgarh review on 13 May 2025, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan would begin on:
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Correct answer: B — 29 May
Chouhan said the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan would commence from 29 May.
Consider the following statements about the Chhattisgarh review of 13 May 2025: 1. It was held at Mahanadi Bhawan, Raipur. 2. The Union Minister said he would consider revising the state's MGNREGA labour budget as requested. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Agriculture release.
Which two genome-edited rice varieties were announced by ICAR on 4 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1
The varieties are DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1, developed by editing Samba Mahsuri and MTU 1010 respectively.
The genome-edited rice variety DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) is based on which parent variety?
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Correct answer: B — Samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204)
DRR Rice 100 (Kamla), developed by ICAR-IIRR Hyderabad, is based on Samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204).
Consider the following statements about India's genome-edited rice varieties: 1. They were developed using CRISPR-Cas based genome editing without adding foreign DNA. 2. Pusa DST Rice 1 was developed by ICAR-IIRR, Hyderabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Pusa DST Rice 1 was developed by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi; DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) is from ICAR-IIRR, Hyderabad.
According to the Agriculture Ministry, the two genome-edited rice varieties offer an increase in yield of about:
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Correct answer: D — 19%
The Ministry cited a 19% increase in yield. 9.66–30.4% is the range for Pusa DST Rice 1 in saline and alkaline soils.
Consider the following statements about APEDA's Chintan Shivir announced on 4 May 2025: 1. It was held in Mumbai. 2. Its inaugural session was co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Department of Commerce and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The Chintan Shivir was held in New Delhi.
What export target did Amit Shah set for National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) in May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh crore
He set an ambitious target of ₹2 lakh crore in exports by NCEL.
Consider the following statements about the national cooperative bodies reviewed on 3 May 2025: 1. NCOL was set a turnover target of more than ₹300 crore for FY 2025-26. 2. A BBSSL centre at Kalol, Gujarat will develop improved varieties of crops such as pigeon pea, black gram and maize. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Cooperation release of 3 May 2025.
The Sugar (Control) Order, 2025 replaces the Sugar (Control) Order of which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1966
It was formulated after a comprehensive review of the Sugar (Control) Order, 1966.
Consider the following statements about the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025: 1. Khandsari units with crushing capacity above 500 TCD are brought under it. 2. A separate Sugar Price (Control) Order will continue alongside it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The provisions of the Sugar Price (Control) Order, 2018 have been incorporated, so there will be no separate price order.
Which State contributed the most wheat to the Central Pool in RMS 2025-26, as of 30 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab
Punjab led with 103.89 LMT, followed by Madhya Pradesh (67.57 LMT) and Haryana (65.67 LMT).
What was the estimated wheat procurement target for RMS 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — 312 LMT
The estimated target was 312 LMT; 256.31 LMT had been procured by 30 April 2025.
What Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane was approved for sugar season 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A — ₹355 per quintal
The FRP was fixed at ₹355 per quintal for a basic recovery rate of 10.25%.
The sugarcane FRP of ₹355/qtl for 2025-26 is fixed for what basic recovery rate?
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Correct answer: C — 10.25%
The FRP of ₹355/qtl is for a basic recovery rate of 10.25%; below 9.5% recovery there is no deduction.
Consider the following statements about the sugarcane FRP for 2025-26: 1. It is 4.41% lower than the FRP for 2024-25. 2. It will apply from 1 April 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The FRP is 4.41% higher than in 2024-25, and it applies from 1 October 2025.
Consider the following about the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC 2025): 1. Its data-collection app VyAS-NAV was developed by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute. 2. It will cover 1.2 million fisher households. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. VyAS-NAV was developed by ICAR-CMFRI, and MFC 2025 will cover 1.2 million fisher households.
Fisheries projects worth how much were inaugurated or had foundation stones laid at the Coastal States Fisheries Meet 2025 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: D — ₹255 crore
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched projects worth ₹255 crore at the meet.
The first-ever aqua insurance awarded at the Coastal States Fisheries Meet 2025 was given under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana
The first aqua insurance was awarded to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana.
Consider the following about the Vice-President's address on 27 April 2025: 1. It was delivered at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. 2. He said India must move from food security to farmer prosperity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Vice-President's Secretariat release.
What was the theme of the Vice-President's address at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University on 27 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Fostering Agri-Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Viksit Bharat
The theme was 'Fostering Agri-Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Viksit Bharat'.
Shri Shail Teli, cited in Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025 for growing apples in the plains, is from which district?
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Correct answer: B — Bagalkot
The PM said Shri Shail Teli, who lives in Bagalkot, Karnataka, has grown apples in the plains.
Which technique is being used to grow saffron in Wayanad, Kerala, as mentioned in Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Aeroponics
The PM said saffron in Wayanad is grown not in fields or soil but with the aeroponics technique.
Consider the following based on Mann Ki Baat of 27 April 2025: 1. Saffron cultivation has begun in the Sangla valley of Kinnaur. 2. Saffron in Wayanad is being grown in fields with soil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. In Wayanad, saffron is grown without soil using aeroponics.
What was the theme of World Veterinary Day 2025, as highlighted at the national workshop in New Delhi on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Animal Health Takes a Team
The theme highlighted was 'Animal Health Takes a Team'.
As per the Animal Husbandry Department's release of 26 April 2025, India's livestock population is over:
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Correct answer: D — 536 million
India is home to over 536 million livestock, the largest in the world.
Consider the following about the MoU signed on 25 April 2025: 1. It was signed between the Ministry of Cooperation and Swiggy Instamart. 2. A dedicated 'Cooperative' category will be created on Swiggy's platform. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Cooperation release.
According to its release on the Swiggy Instamart MoU, the Ministry of Cooperation has taken more than how many initiatives for cooperatives?
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Correct answer: B — 60
The Ministry of Cooperation has taken more than 60 initiatives to strengthen the cooperative sector.
Where did APEDA and the Government of Odisha hold the programme to boost agri exports from Odisha on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar
The programme was held at Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Hall, OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
Consider the following about the APEDA–Odisha programme of 25 April 2025: 1. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo was the chief guest. 2. One technical session addressed organic exports under the revised National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Commerce Ministry release.
Under which brand does National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) promote and distribute organic products?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Organics
NCOL promotes and distributes organic products under the brand 'Bharat Organics'; NAFED and NCCF are promoter members and Mother Dairy is a sales channel.
Where is the NCOL packaging facility inaugurated on 24 April 2025 located?
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Correct answer: D — Noida
The NCOL packaging facility is in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
How much tur (arhar) procurement under the Price Support Scheme was approved for Kharif 2024-25, as stated on 23 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 13.22 LMT
Procurement of 13.22 LMT of tur was approved in nine States for Kharif 2024-25.
Up to which year will tur, urad and masur be procured at 100% of State production, as announced in Budget 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2028-29
Budget 2025 announced 100% procurement of tur, urad and masur for four more years up to 2028-29.
In how many States was tur procurement under the Price Support Scheme approved for Kharif 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — Nine
Tur procurement was approved in nine States: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
For how long will Virginia tobacco grower registrations and barn licences now be valid, as notified in April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 3 years
The registrations and licences will be valid for 3 years instead of 1 year.
Consider the following about the amendment to the Tobacco Board Rules, 1976, notified in April 2025: 1. It takes effect from the 2025-26 crop season in Andhra Pradesh. 2. It will benefit around 91,000 farmers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. It will benefit around 83,500 farmers covering about 91,000 barns.
Who took charge as Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General, ICAR on 21 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mangi Lal Jat
Mangi Lal Jat assumed charge as Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR for three years.
Immediately before taking charge as DG, ICAR in April 2025, Dr. Mangi Lal Jat was serving as Deputy Director General (Research) at which institution?
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Correct answer: C — ICRISAT
ICRISAT: he was DDG (Research) and Director of the Global Research Program at ICRISAT, Hyderabad; CIMMYT and IRRI were earlier positions.
Which variety of Indian pomegranate was sent in the first commercial sea shipment to the USA, as announced in April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhagwa
Bhagwa: APEDA said the shipment was of the Bhagwa variety.
Consider the following about the pomegranate shipment to the USA announced by APEDA on 19 April 2025: 1. It was sent by air freight. 2. It was sent from Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. It was the first commercial sea shipment, not an air shipment.
Approximately how much did the first commercial sea shipment of Indian pomegranates to the USA weigh?
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Correct answer: C — 14 tonnes
About 14 tonnes, in 4,620 boxes.
Where was the 15th meeting of BRICS Ministers of Agriculture held on 17 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Brasília
Brasília: the joint declaration says the ministers met on 17 April 2025 in Brasília, Brazil.
The BRICS Partnership for Land Restoration launched in April 2025 is in line with the framework of which convention?
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Correct answer: A — UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
UNCCD: the ministers agreed to launch the partnership 'in line with the framework of the UNCCD'.
In its April 2025 forecast, IMD put the 2025 southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall at what percentage of the Long Period Average?
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Correct answer: C — 105%
105% of the LPA, with a model error of ±5%, i.e. above normal.
The Long Period Average (LPA) of southwest monsoon seasonal rainfall for the country as a whole, for the period 1971–2020, is:
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Correct answer: A — 87 cm
87 cm, as stated by IMD.
Consider the following statements based on IMD's April 2025 monsoon forecast: 1. Neutral ENSO conditions are likely to continue during the monsoon season. 2. Neutral Indian Ocean Dipole conditions are likely to continue during the monsoon season. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. IMD expects both ENSO and IOD to remain neutral through the season.
Where was Himachal Pradesh's state-level Himachal Day function held for the first time on 15 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Killar, Pangi valley (Chamba)
Killar in the Pangi valley of Chamba district, the first time the state-level function was held there.
What minimum support price did the Himachal Pradesh CM announce for naturally grown barley on Himachal Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹60 per kg
₹60 per kg, along with making Pangi the state's first natural farming sub-division.