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    Question

    In a move to discourage paddy and encourage farmers for

    crop diversification, which state government has reduced the acreage of summer paddy to zero for the coming rabi season 2022-23?
    A Jharkhand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Uttar Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Haryana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Punjab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Chhattisgarh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In a move to discourage paddy and encourage farmers for crop diversification, the Chhattisgarh government has reduced the acreage of summer paddy to zero for the coming rabi season 2022-23. The state has, however, set a target to take rabi crops in 1.92 million hectares of land. The state wants to propel the farmers for crop diversification and go for wheat, gram, and peas in this season and thus the decision of the state is seen as an attempt to implement the same. Learn Along: About Chhattisgarh Capital: Raipur                      Chief minister: Bhupesh Baghel               Governor: Anusuiya Uikey Crop diversification refers to the addition of new crops or cropping systems to agricultural production on a particular farm considering the different returns from value-added crops with complementary marketing opportunities.

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