Efforts to diversify Meghalaya’s cropping patterns aim to promote:

Horticulture crops
Medicinal plants
Spices
All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above.

Meghalaya is a state in northeastern India. It is the wettest state in India, with an average annual rainfall of over 12,000 mm. The state is also home to a diverse range of plant and animal life.

The government of Meghalaya has been making efforts to diversify the state’s cropping patterns in order to improve agricultural productivity and reduce the state’s dependence on rice cultivation. The government has been promoting the cultivation of horticulture crops, medicinal plants, and spices.

Horticulture crops are crops that are grown for their fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. Horticulture crops are a valuable source of food, income, and employment for many people in Meghalaya. The state has a favorable climate for the cultivation of a wide range of horticulture crops, including vegetables, fruits, flowers, and spices.

Medicinal plants are plants that are used in traditional medicine. Medicinal plants are a valuable source of medicine for many people in Meghalaya. The state has a rich biodiversity of medicinal plants. The government has been promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants in order to improve the availability of medicine for the people of Meghalaya.

Spices are plants that are used to flavor food. Spices are a valuable source of income for many people in Meghalaya. The state has a favorable climate for the cultivation of a wide range of spices, including ginger, turmeric, pepper, and cardamom.

The government of Meghalaya has been making efforts to promote the cultivation of horticulture crops, medicinal plants, and spices. These efforts are aimed at improving agricultural productivity, reducing the state’s dependence on rice cultivation, and providing employment opportunities for the people of Meghalaya.