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
Answer: C
Explanation
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 tea-growing State with about 54 Tea Estates, 21 Tea processing factories, and more than 2500 small tea growers.