Question

Which state is known for growing ‘cloves’?
A) Kerala
B) Goa
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

Hint: A spice is a seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance fundamentally used for flavouring or colouring food. Spices are differentiated from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavouring or as a garnish.

Complete answer:
The seven major spices are cumin, clove, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, fenugreek, and cardamom on the basis of culinary uses as well as medical uses.

Let us analyze the given options:
Option A) Kerala: This option is correct as the state of Kerala in India is famous for growing cloves. Coconut, tea, coffee, cashew, and spices—including cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg are the main agricultural products produced in the state. Hence, the given option is the right answer.
Option B) Goa: This option is incorrect as the state of Kerala in India is famous for growing cloves. Whereas curry leaves, nutmeg, cinnamon, mace and pepper are the spices grown in Goa. Hence, the given option is wrong.
Option C) Karnataka: This option is incorrect as the state of Kerala in India is famous for growing cloves. Whereas black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg are grown in Karnataka. Hence, the given option is wrong.
Option D) Tamil Nadu: This option is incorrect as the state of Kerala in India is famous for growing cloves. Whereas chillies, tamarind, coriander, cardamom, pepper, curry leaves and other minor spices like garlic, ginger, cloves, and mint are grown in Tamil Nadu. Hence, the given option is wrong.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: South India is a region consisting of the southern part of India, which envelops the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry, comprising 19.31% of India's area and 20% of India's population. The State of Kerala is on the Malabar Coast of India.

Kerala produces 97% of the national yield of black pepper and accounts for 85% of the natural rubber in the nation. The key cash crop is Coconut and Kerala ranks first in the area of coconut production in India.