Consider the following States:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Kerala
- Himachal Pradesh
- Tripura
How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
Options:
(a) Only one State
(b) Only two States
(c) Only three States
(d) All four States
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Correct Answer: (d) All four States
Explanation:
Today the major tea growing states are Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also traditional tea growing states, albeit to a less significant extent.
In Himachal Pradesh, tea is grown in the Mandi and Kangra districts over an area of 2,063 hectares. Kangra, known as “the valley of gods,” is famous for its distinct flavoured tea. Tripura is categorised as a traditional tea growing State with about 54 Tea Estates, 21 Tea processing factories, and more than 2500 small tea growers.
The Araku Valley in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh is known for its tea plantations.
Considering this information:
- Andhra Pradesh (Araku Valley) produces tea.
- Kerala is a major tea growing state.
- Himachal Pradesh is a traditional tea growing state.
- Tripura is a traditional tea growing state.
All four states listed are generally known as tea-producing states. Hence option (d) is the correct Answer.