Besides apples, which other fruit crop is important in Himachal Pradesh?

Peaches
Plums
Apricots
All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above.

Apples, peaches, plums, and apricots are all important fruit crops in Himachal Pradesh. Apples are the most important fruit crop in the state, followed by peaches, plums, and apricots. The state has a favorable climate for growing these fruits, and the government has been promoting the cultivation of these fruits in recent years.

Apples are grown in the higher hills of Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 2,000 to 3,000 meters. The main apple-growing areas are Kullu, Shimla, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti. The state produces about 1.5 million tonnes of apples annually, which is about 10% of the total apple production in India.

Peaches are grown in the lower hills of Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 meters. The main peach-growing areas are Mandi, Kangra, and Una. The state produces about 200,000 tonnes of peaches annually.

Plums are grown in the mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 1,500 to 2,500 meters. The main plum-growing areas are Chamba, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur. The state produces about 100,000 tonnes of plums annually.

Apricots are grown in the lower hills of Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 1,000 to 2,000 meters. The main apricot-growing areas are Mandi, Kangra, and Una. The state produces about 50,000 tonnes of apricots annually.

The cultivation of these fruits provides employment to a large number of people in Himachal Pradesh. The fruits are also exported to other parts of India and to other countries.