India is second in tea production; first China

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) India ranks first in tea production.
2) Darjeeling Tea is India’s first product recognized by the European Commission as a Protected Geographical Indication.
- Published on 15 Jul 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • Darjeeling Tea is the country’s first geographical indication under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 1999.
  • Darjeeling Tea is India’s first product recognized by the European Commission as a Protected Geographical Indication.
  • India ranks second in the world in tea production next only to China. Third is Kenya. Then is Sri Lanka.

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