Which region, known for producing the world's costliest spice, saffron, is facing a severe crisis due to the encroachment of cement factories?

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Which region, known for producing the world's costliest spice, saffron, is facing a severe crisis due to the encroachment of cement factories?

A. Himachal Pradesh

B. Punjab

C. Uttarakhand

D. Kashmir

The saffron fields of Kashmir, renowned for producing the world's costliest spice, are in crisis due to the encroachment of cement factories, leading to a significant decline in cultivation in the last 20 years.

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D. Kashmir

Which region, known for producing the world's costliest spice, saffron, is facing a severe crisis due to the encroachment of cement factories?

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