Question

Which is the leading coffee-producing state in India?

Answer 1

Answer: Karnataka

• Karnataka is the leading coffee-producing state in India. During 2018-19, Karnataka produced 219,550 metric tonnes of coffee.
• Some north-eastern states of India also produce coffee.
• Gradually coffee plantation spread across south India, and by the 18^th century, the commercial plantations of coffee started.
• The coffee plantation takes place in the district of Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, and Kodagu in Karnataka.