Question

Q22. Consider the following statements

1. The two well-known species of coffee grown are the Arabica and Robusta.

2. Indian coffee is grown mostly in southern states under monsoon rainfall conditions.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

Coffee

• Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with Karnataka accounting for 71%, followed by Kerala with 21% and Tamil Nadu
• Indian coffee, grown mostly in southern states under monsoon rainfall conditions, is also termed as “Indian monsooned coffee”
• Indian coffee, grown mostly in southern states under monsoon rainfall conditions, is also termed as “Indian monsooned coffee”
• The first variety that was introduced in the Baba Budan Giri hill ranges of Karnataka in the 17th century.