Question

Choose the most appropriate option.
Which State of India was declared in January, $2016$ as the "first organic farming State of India"?

• A. Punjab
• B. Sikkim
• C. Kerala
• D. Haryana

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Sikkim

• Sikkim state was officially announced as the country’s first fully organic state.
• The farmers in the state are using natural manure form cow in place of chemical fertilisers, pesticides or insecticides.
• The Sikkim model is being emulated by the other states in country, especially those states which are focussing on organic agricultural practices.