Question

India earns maximum foreign exchange through the export of __________. General Knowledge - Q&A

• A. jute
• B. coffee
• C. cotton
• D. tea

Answer 1

The correct option is D

tea

Answer: (D) Tea

In India, the tea industry is the major foreign exchange earner and labour intensive employment generation sector. India is the second-largest producer of tea in the world.

Foreign Exchange Rate is defined as the price of the domestic currency with respect to another currency. The purpose of foreign exchange is to compare one currency with another for showing their relative values.

Tea

Tea species is native to the Indian subcontinent, South East Asia and East Asia. However, it is cultivated around the world today, mostly in tropical and subtropical regions.

• The part of the plant used to produce tea is the leaf buds and the leaves.
• Throughout history, tea was consumed as a stimulant as it contains caffeine.

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