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?
✓ Correct answer: d) 1 and 4
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct: The Tea Board of India is a statutory body established under the Tea Act, 1953. It is re- sponsible for the promotion, research, regulation, and trade facilitation of the tea industry.Statement 2 is incorrect: The Tea Board functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, not the Ministry of Agri- culture and Farmers Welfare.Statement 3 is incorrect: The headquarters of the Tea Board of India is in Kolkata, not Bengaluru.Kolkata has been the tradi- tional center of India’s tea trade.Statement 4 is correct: The Tea Board has overseas offices in Dubai and Moscow, which help facilitate tea exports, conduct quality inspections, and enhance international market reach.141
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