The correct answer is: a) Nutrition and dietary diversity.
Meghalaya is a state in northeastern India. It is one of the poorest states in India, with a high rate of malnutrition. The state government has been promoting horticulture as a way to improve nutrition and dietary diversity. Horticulture is the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and other crops that are not grains. It is a labor-intensive activity that can be done on small plots of land. Horticulture can help to improve nutrition by providing people with access to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables. It can also help to improve dietary diversity by providing people with a source of protein and other nutrients that are not found in rice.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) is incorrect because Meghalaya is not heavily dependent on rice cultivation. In fact, the state has a relatively small area of land that is suitable for rice cultivation.
- Option c) is incorrect because Meghalaya’s export earnings are not significant. The state’s main exports are minerals and timber.
- Option d) is incorrect because Meghalaya does not have a large livestock population.