Identifying states generally known for tea production in India
Question
Consider the following States: How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
- 1.
Andhra Pradesh
- 2.
Kerala
- 3.
Himachal Pradesh
- 4.
Tripura
Options
Only one State
Only two States
Only three States
All four States
Explanation
Kerala, Himachal Pradesh (Kangra valley), and Tripura are all established, well-known tea-producing States. Andhra Pradesh is not generally recognized for commercial tea production, though it dominates in tobacco and chilies. Thus, three out of the four states listed are tea producers.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2022
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q62
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
Indian Economic Geography
Type
How-many counting
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Tea Board Tea Production Zonal Annual Reports
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