Which of the following states is known for the cultivation of saffron? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following states is known for the cultivation of saffron?

A. Jammu & Kashmir

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. Uttarakhand

D. Sikkim

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Saffron is cultivated mainly in Jammu & Kashmir (Pampore region), and to a small extent in Himachal Pradesh. It is a highly prized spice.

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