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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q33

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The Darjeeling hills in India are world famous for ________ cultivation.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. tea.

  • The Darjeeling hills in India are world famous for tea cultivation.
  • Darjeeling tea, referred to as the "Champagne of Teas," is highly prized for its unique taste and fragrance, which are shaped by the region's cool temperatures, high elevations, and frequent mist.

  • Its exceptional quality is largely due to the region’s unique combination of climate, elevation, and soil.

  • Tea cultivation in Darjeeling began in the mid-1800s and since then the region has gained a reputation as one of the most famous tea producing regions in India.

  • The cultivation of tea is recognized for its superior quality. Darjeeling tea has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status.