Question

India ranks _________ among the world’s natural rubber producers ?
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth

Answer 1

Hint: World rank area production value among the world's leading natural rubber producing countries, (in tonnes) are Thailand (4,305,069), Indonesia (3,107,544), Vietnam (946,865), India (900,000).

Complete solution:
Natural Rubber is made from the latex of the tree named 'Heavia braziliensis', which grows wild in the Amazon basin. It occurs in extreme heatwave conditions. Although the Amazon Basin is its original place. But at present, it is mostly produced in Southeast Asia. Thailand (34%), Indonesia (22%) and Malaysia are its major producing nations. Although geographically more favourable climatic conditions for natural rubber production in India. No, however, it has the highest productivity per hectare here. The United States is its major importing country, with mercury being considered the best in the world.

The birthplace of its plant is in the Brazilian country of South America. Henry William seeded it in 1876. Was brought to India from the mercury region of Brazil. In 1895, Lord Salsibari planted saplings on the banks of the Periyar River in Kerala.

Hence, the correct answer is option d.

Additional information: Cotton is a member of the ‘Malvaceae’ clan. India is considered the father of cotton. Cotton is divided into several varieties based on the length of fiber. The best quality cotton fibre length of 5.0 cm. This variety of cotton is produced in the United States and the West Indies. It is called island cotton. Second-grad cotton length 3.75-5.00 cm. It is produced in the valley of the Nile River and in countries separated from the former Soviet Union. It is also called Egyptian cotton. 2.50-3.75 cm Long cotton is also called highland American cotton. Short fibre cotton 2.50-3.75 cm. Is smaller than that, which is called Indian cotton. Egyptian cotton is called 'White Gold' due to its good quality.

Note:
Colombia is the world's largest exporter of coffee, coffee is also a product of agriculture and an important beverage like tea. There are three main varieties of coffee, Coffea Liberia, Coffea Arabica and Coffea robusta. In Brazil, Sao Paulo is called 'the world's character - character'. Ideal geographical conditions of cava production are found in Colombia and Java Islands of Indonesia. The 'Blue Mountains' of Jamaica is the highest ranking of the world. 'Alta-Vera-Paz' is a high quality mawa in northern Guatemala and 'mocca' mahwa originating in the coastal part of Yemen's Red Sea. Brazil and the United States are the largest importers.