Question

Resources of Himachal Pradesh

Answer 1

Answer:

Agriculture

Agriculture contributes nearly about 45% to the net state domestic product. It is the main source of income as well as employment in Himachal. About 93% of the state population depend directly upon agriculture. The main cereals grown in the state are wheat, maize, rice and barley.

Answer 2

Answer:

Nature has endowed Himachal Pradesh with a number of important minerals such as, salt, gypsum, clays, mica, limestone, barytes, iron, pyrite and lead, however, limestone and slate are of greater significance. The deposits of slate are found in Mandi, Kangra and Chamba district.

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