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?
✓ Correct answer: b) Arunachal Pradesh
ExplanationArunachal Pradesh, often referred to as the “Orchid Paradise of India,”.It boasts over 600 orchid species, account- ing for approximately 40% of the country’s orchid diversity.The state’s sub-alpine and sub-tropical climates provide ideal conditions for orchid cultivation which makes it highly suit- able for developing an export-oriented industry with minimal production costs.Orchids belong to the family Orchidaceae and are perennial herbs.Nearly 24000 species of orchids spreads over 140 gen- era are reported from India, besides Hybrids produced regu- larly.Orchids, which grow on trees, are known as epiphytes.Those that grow on the ground are referred to as terrestrial.Those that grow on rocks are known as lithophytes, while some relatively little known ones grow on decaying matter or rotting logs are known as saprophytes.246
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