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With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements:
- 1.The Tea Board is a statutory body.
- 2.It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- 3.The Tea Board’s Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.
- 4.The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
- A.1 and 3
- B.2 and 4
- C.3 and 4
- D.1 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. 1 and 4
The Tea Board of India is a statutory body established under the Tea Act, 1953, fulfilling statement 1. It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, not Agriculture, making statement 2 incorrect. While the Head Office is in Kolkata, not Bengaluru, statement 3 is incorrect. The Board does maintain overseas offices to promote Indian tea, including representations in key international markets, supporting statement 4.
Source: UPSC gs1 2022