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UPSC Prelims 2022 Paper-1 📅 05 Jun, 2022

Consider the following States:
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Tripura

How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?

A
(a) Only one State
B
(b) Only two States
C
(c) Only three States
D
(d) All four States
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UPSC Prelims
2022 • 05 Jun, 2022 • Paper-1
Consider the following States:
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Tripura

How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
Correct Answer
(d) All four States
State Analysis: Kerala (2), Himachal Pradesh (3), and Tripura (4) are traditionally well-recognized, major tea-producing states with substantial commercial outp......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2022
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Agriculture
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
State Analysis ▼
Kerala (2), Himachal Pradesh (3), and Tripura (4) are traditionally well-recognized, major tea-producing states with substantial commercial outputs managed and heavily promoted under the national Tea Board.
Andhra Pradesh Inclusion ▼
While not historically famous for massive commercial tea exports like Assam or Bengal, Andhra Pradesh (1) has actively engaged in the cultivation of tea, particularly through expanding experimental plantations in the high-altitude, climate-favorable regions of the Araku Valley.
Conclusion ▼
Consequently, according to the official parameters considered by the commission, all four states listed are technically engaged in tea production.
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