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Indian Geography
Question No. 208Interactive Test Mode
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Q208. Assertion (A) : There are no tea plantations in any African country. Reason (R) : Tea plants need fertile soil with high humus.

Assertion (A) : There are no tea plantations in any African country. Reason (R) : Tea plants need fertile soil with high humus.

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2007 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (D) — A is false but R is true

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  • Assertion (A) is false: Several African countries are major tea producers. Kenya is the world's third-largest producer and top exporter of black tea, with substantial cultivation also occurring in Malawi, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
  • Reason (R) is true: Tea thrives in acidic, well-drained, deep, and fertile soils rich in organic matter and humus.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2007 (Q208)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — A is false but R is true

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2007 Q208

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2007 GS Paper I Question 208 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2007 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (D): "A is false but R is true". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2007 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Indian Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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