Consider the following States: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
A
Only one State
B
Only two States
C
Only three States
D
All four States
Correct answer
Explanation
Kerala (Munnar, Wayanad, Idukki), Himachal Pradesh (Kangra tea, which has a GI tag) and Tripura (one of the north-eastern tea states) are established tea producers. Andhra Pradesh also grows tea on a small scale in the Eastern Ghats, in the Araku Valley and Chintapalli areas, where tribal farmers' plantations are supported by the state. UPSC's key counts all four.
Indian GeographyAgricultural Geography, Cash CropsTea-producing StatesAndhra PradeshKeralaHimachal PradeshTripuracash crops