Sikkim, an Indian state, was declared India's first fully organic state in 2016. It achieved this status by converting its entire agricultural land to sustainable organic practices. In 2018, it was recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations as the world's first 100 percent organic state.
Which among the following was the first 100 percent organic state in the world?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Green Economy Initiatives)
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