Consider the following States: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura
How many of the above are generally known as teaproducing States?
This questions was previously asked in
UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2022)
Only one State
Incorrect AnswerOnly two States
Incorrect AnswerOnly three States
Correct AnswerAll four States
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Today the major tea growing states are Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also traditional tea growing states, albeit to a less significant extent. In Himachal Pradesh, tea is grown in the Mandi and Kangra districts over an area of 2,063 hectares. Kangra, known as "the valley of gods," is famous lor its distinct flavoured tea. Tripura is categorized as a traditional teagrowing State with about 54 Tea Estates, 21 Tea processing factories, and more than 2500 small tea growers.
![]()
By: Parvesh Mehta