Previous Year Question
In Uttar Pradesh the highest production of Aonla comes from—
Rae Bareilly
Pratapgarh
Faridabad
Allahabad
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh is particularly famous for Aonla production. The district administration also identifies Pratapgarh as a leading and top Aonla-producing district of the State.
Aonla is cultivated over a large area in the district and supports both local horticulture and the food-processing industry.
Aonla grown in Pratapgarh is processed into murabba, candy, pickle, juice, squash, powder and several other processed products. It has therefore become an important component of the agricultural and economic identity of the district.
ICAR research also identified the superior Lakshmi-52 Aonla selection from Pratapgarh, further reflecting the importance of the district in Aonla cultivation.
Current status: Uttar Pradesh continues to be a major Aonla-producing State, and government investment documents identify Pratapgarh as the largest Aonla-producing district in the State. Pratapgarh Amla has also received GI registration.