Question

Orchidarium and the orchid production unit on the premises of the Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), is coming up in the state of ________which has about 300 of the world's 17,000 species of orchids?

• A. Arunachal Pradesh
• B. Meghalaya
• C. Uttarakhand
• D. Himachal Pradesh

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Meghalaya

• The Orchidarium and orchid production unit, funded by the Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), are coming up in Meghalaya.

• Meghalaya is known for its diverse orchid population, with about 300 species of the world's 17,000 species being found in the state.

• The orchidarium, as well as the production unit, aims to promote orchid-based bio-entrepreneurship and boost the bio-economy of the region.