Question

Which state is the largest producer of tea?
A)Assam
B)Tamil Nadu
C)Kerala
D)West Bengal

Answer 1

Hint: 1.The state is situated along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys.
2.It is also famous for silk fabric used in clothing.
3.The Kaziranga National Park is also located in the state.

Complete answer:
Option A – Assam is a northeastern state in India which is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh in the north, Nagaland and Manipur in the east, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh in the south and West Bengal in the west. The famous Kaziranga National Park and the Manas National Park is situated in this state which has been considered as a World Heritage Site.

The state receives a heavy rainfall as compared to other states in India and possesses high humidity. Due to this weather condition Assam is the largest producer of tea in India and ranks second as the largest producer in the world after China. These plants are grown in lowland areas in the Valley of Brahmaputra River where there is presence of clay soil which are rich in nutrients and possess a bright dark green color rich in flavor as well as aroma. Every year approximately 680.5 million kilogram of tea is produced in the state. So, it is the relevant answer.
All the other options are incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A)

Note: 1.Darjeeling in the state of West Bengal is the second largest producer which produces around 330 million kilogram of tea.
2.The Nilgiri Hills in the state of Tamil Nadu are the third largest producer of tea producing around 161.49 million kilogram of tea every year.
3.Munnar in the state of Kerala stands at the fourth position in the production of tea which is around 56.63 million kilogram of tea.