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The maiden organic Palmyra jaggery powder consignment was sourced from which district?

  1. A.Erode, Tamil Nadu
  2. B.Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
  3. C.Mysuru, Karnataka
  4. D.Thrissur, Kerala

Correct answer

A. Erode, Tamil Nadu

Explanation

The correct answer is Erode in Tamil Nadu. The consignment was drawn from Gobichettipalayam in Erode district and was manufactured and exported by M/s Wellbeing Foods of Erode in collaboration with M/s Chetty Exports Private Limited of Chennai. The initiative covers 137 acres under organic cultivation in the region. Option B, Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh, is wrong, though the Palmyra palm grows widely along the eastern coast. Option C, Mysuru in Karnataka, is wrong and is associated with other agricultural products rather than Palmyra-based sweeteners. Option D, Thrissur in Kerala, is wrong; the release ties the initiative to Tamil Nadu, where the Palmyra palm has long been part of the agricultural and cultural landscape. Aspirants should link the product to its state, because questions on agricultural exports are usually framed around the state of origin and the destination market.

Read the full article: APEDA Flags Off Maiden Palmyra Jaggery Export to Bulgaria

Q2.EconomyEasy

APEDA functions under which Union ministry?

  1. A.Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  2. B.Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  3. C.Ministry of Food Processing Industries
  4. D.Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Show answer
Correct answer: B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority is an export promotion body, and it is placed under the commerce ministry rather than under the ministry that handles farming itself.