Which one of the following is the leading producer of coffee in India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Karnataka

Explanation:

• Karnataka is overwhelmingly the largest producer of coffee in India.
• It accounts for roughly 70% of the total coffee production in the country, benefiting from ideal soil and climatic conditions in regions like Kodagu, Chikmagalur, and Hassan.

Information Booster:

• India primarily produces two varieties of coffee: Arabica and Robusta.
• The Baba Budangiri hills in Karnataka are believed to be the birthplace of coffee cultivation in India, introduced by the Sufi saint Baba Budan in the 17th century.

Additional Knowledge:

Andhra Pradesh (Option a)

• While it has emerged as a non-traditional area for coffee cultivation (especially in the Araku Valley), its production volume is much lower than Karnataka's.

Kerala (Option c)

• Kerala is the second-largest coffee-producing state in India, accounting for about 20% of the total production.

Tamil Nadu (Option d)

• Tamil Nadu is the third-largest producer, largely concentrated in the Nilgiris district.

None of the above/More than one of the above (Option e)

• Incorrect, as Karnataka is the definitive leading producer.

So the correct answer is (b)