Question

In India where is the most prized tea grown?
A. Munnar
B. Jorhat
C. Darjeeling
D. Nilgiris

Answer 1

Hint:
Makaibari Tea is the most expensive tea which is sold at a price of almost Rs. 1 lakh per kg.

Complete answer:
Makaibari tea is grown in the Darjeeling district in Kurseong subdivision in West Bengal. The Makaibari tea estate is been found in the year 1859 by the zamindar family from Borai named Girish Chandra Banerjee as it is one of the oldest tea gardens in Darjeeling and it is the only tea garden which is owned by an Indian family throughout, unlike any other garden as it has no connection with Britishers. The first tea factory in the world was in Makaibari. There is a home stay arrangement done around the village as this would help the tourists from India and around the world to get to know the lifestyle of the people living over there as well as they would know more about the tea gardens. It has also helped them to earn more income that would also help them in their livelihood. As there are almost 700 workers and around 45 staff employees that are working in Makaibari Tea Estate.

Additional Information:
Darjeeling is famous for several reasons like the tea plantation over there as there is the best tea available in India. There are several places in Darjeeling where people can visit and enjoy and there are several British style schools which have attracted people from all over India.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
Makaibari is the first garden in the world which has been certified for trade around the world as this was the first award which was given in the year 1988.