1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Tripura

How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
(a) Only one State
(b) Only two States
(c) Only three States
(d) All four States

8. Ans: d

Explanation:

As per the India Tea Association, tea-growing regions are- Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. 

Andhra Pradesh, though not a major tea-producing state, tea is cultivated in the Araku valley of the state.

Hence, option d is correct.

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