Question

Which state in India is the largest producer of tea?
a.Assam
b.West Bengal
c.Kerala
d.Tamil Nadu
e.All of these

Answer 1

Hint: Agriculture plays a crucial role in the economy of India as 70 per cent of the total population of India depends on agriculture. India ranks the second position in the production of tea.

Complete answer: Agriculture is the primary source of income and largest source of livelihood for rural India. This is because it provides 25 per cent to India’s GDP. Agriculture in India depends on the monsoons. Due to drought in northern and western parts, there has been a shortage in the supply of food grains.

India is the second-largest producer of tea, China being the first. Tea is a tropical and subtropical plant which grows well in a hot and humid climate. It requires an ideal temperature 20°-30°C and an annual rainfall of 150-300 cm. Alternate waves of warm and cool winds are very beneficial for tea leaves.
Looking at the above options:
Option a: Assam is the largest producer of tea and contributes maximum to the total production of tea in India. Hence, this is the correct option.
Option b: West Bengal is the largest producer of rice and fish. This is an incorrect answer.
Option c: Kerala is the largest producer of rubber. This is an incorrect answer.
Option d: Tamil Nadu the largest producer of bananas and coconuts. This is an incorrect answer.
Option e stands irrelevant. Therefore, option 'a' is correct.

Therefore, The correct answer is Option A.

Note: Tea is grown in 16 states of India. Dibrugarh is known as the ''Tea City of India'. Tea is a shade loving plant. China is the largest tea producing country which produces varieties of green and black tea.