Q. 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 office 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
Correct Answer: d) 1 and 4
Question from UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper
Explanation :
Tea Board of India
The Tea Board of India is a statutory body established under the Tea Act of 1953. It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, not the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Its primary purpose is to promote the cultivation, processing, and domestic trade as well as the export of tea from India.
Head Office Location
The Tea Board’s head office is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, not in Bengaluru. This is an important distinction as Kolkata has historically been a hub for the tea trade in India.
Overseas Offices
Regarding its overseas offices, the Tea Board of India has indeed had offices in various international locations to promote Indian tea globally. However, the exact locations of these offices can change over time based on strategic trade interests and decisions made by the Tea Board and the Government of India. The Tea Board had offices in places like Dubai and Moscow.
Based on the information provided:
- The Tea Board is a statutory body. (Correct)
- It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. (Incorrect, it is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
- The Tea Board’s Head Office is situated in Bengaluru. (Incorrect, it is in Kolkata)
- The Board has overseas office at Dubai and Moscow. (Correct)
Therefore, the correct statements are 1 and 4.
