Q. Consider the following States:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Kerala
- Himachal Pradesh
- Tripura
How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
- Only one State
- Only two States
- Only three States
- All four States
Answer: (c) Only three States
Tea Production in India
- Tea is one of the world’s most popular and lowest-cost beverages and is consumed by many people.
- Owing to its increasing demand, tea is considered to be one of the major components of the world beverage market
- Indian tea is among the finest in the world owing to strong geographical indications, heavy investment in tea processing units, continuous innovation, augmented product mix, and strategic market expansion.
- Assam is the largest producer of tea in india.
- Assam produces almost half of the total tea made in India. The tea-producing region lies on either side of the Brahmaputra River.
The major tea-producing states in India are
- Major tea-producing states are Assam, the hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
- Apart from these, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, and Tripura are also tea-producing states in the country.
Climatic Conditions for tea production
- The tropical and subtropical climate is required for tea production.
- Deep and fertile well-drained soil, rich in humus and organic matter.
- The warm and moist frost-free climate throughout the year.
- The rainfall should be 1500mm.
- The temperature should be less than 15 degrees Celsius.