Important crop of the Barak Valley — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1996

Which one of the following is an important crop of the Barak Valley?

1. Jute
2. Tea
3. Sugarcane
4. Cotton

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The Barak Valley in southern Assam is known for tea plantations. The region’s climate and soil conditions are favourable for tea cultivation. It is the single largest contiguous tea growing region in the world

Answer: (b) Tea