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UPSC Prelims 1988 · Agriculture · Crops and Where They Grow
Which one of the following States doesn’t produce a substantial quantity of cardamom?
- (a) Assam
- (b) Karnataka
- (c) Tamil Nadu
- (d) Kerala
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Assam
Assam does not produce much small cardamom (Sikkim grows large cardamom).
Why the others are wrong
(b) Karnataka grows cardamom in the Western Ghats.
(c) Tamil Nadu grows cardamom (Cardamom Hills border).
(d) Kerala is the top cardamom producer (Idukki).
The trap
None.
🔒 Small cardamom: Kerala (Idukki) > Karnataka > TN. Large cardamom: Sikkim.
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