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?

Answer: D. All four states (Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura) are tea-producing states. The major tea-producing regions of India include: - Assam (largest producer, about 55% of India's output) - West Bengal (Darjeeling, Dooars, Terai) - Tamil Nadu (Nilgiris) - Karnataka Also significant though smaller producers are all four listed states: (1) ANDHRA PRADESH: limited tea production in Visakhapatnam district hill tracts (Araku Valley area). Small but recognised tea production. (2) KERALA: substantial tea growing region in MUNNAR (Idukki district) and Wayanad. Kerala has historic tea estates dating from British times. (3) HIMACHAL PRADESH: KANGRA VALLEY tea, particularly the famous Kangra green tea, has GI tag protection. Smaller producer but well-known. (4) TRIPURA: emerging tea-producing state in the Northeast. Tripura has organised tea estates and a State Tea Corporation. 5,000+ hectares under tea. All four states produce tea commercially, even if not the largest producers. Source: Tea Board of India / Ministry of Commerce statistics.