_________ is the main objective of the project between the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Himachal Pradesh?

(a) Enhancing farmers’ income and resilience to climate change
(b) Promoting urban development and infrastructure
(c) Improving healthcare facilities in rural areas
(d) Strengthening the education system in the state

Ans.(a)
Sol. The project aims to support initiatives that increase agricultural productivity, improve irrigation access, and promote horticulture agribusinesses in Himachal Pradesh. The interventions focus on benefiting farm households, enhancing irrigation infrastructure, promoting horticulture agribusinesses, and increasing resilience to climate change.