​Which region of India is most suitable for tea cultivation due to its climate and soil?​

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) Assam and North Bengal

Explanation:

• Tea cultivation requires warm and humid climate, heavy rainfall (150–300 cm annually), and well-drained acidic soil.
• Assam and North Bengal (Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar) provide these ideal conditions, making them the most suitable regions for tea cultivation in India.
• These areas are globally famous for their tea varieties like Assam Tea and Darjeeling Tea.

Information Booster:

• India is the 2nd largest producer of tea in the world after China.
• Major tea-producing states: Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala.
• Darjeeling Tea has a GI (Geographical Indication) tag.
• Tea Board of India (est. 1953) regulates tea production and exports.
• Assam alone contributes nearly 50% of India’s total tea output.

Additional Knowledge:

• Western Rajasthan: Arid climate, unsuitable for tea.
• Deccan Plateau: More suitable for crops like cotton, millets, pulses.
• Punjab and Haryana: Favorable for wheat and rice, not tea.