Geography • Indian GeographyHard
Which of the following endemic plant varieties cultivated extensively in the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys of Assam holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its distinctive aroma, briskness, and liquor quality?
A. Nilgiri Green Tea
B. Darjeeling White Tea
C. Assam Orthodox Tea✓ Correct Answer
D. Kangra Oolong Tea
💡 Solution & Explanation
Assam Orthodox tea, produced from the indigenous Camellia assamica plant variety native to the Brahmaputra valley, is globally celebrated for its rich body and malty flavor, earning official Geographical Indication protection. Other choices represent tea varieties grown in Southern India, West Bengal, or Himachal Pradesh respectively. The unique climatic conditions of high humidity, heavy rainfall, and loamy acidic alluvial soils enable optimal growth for Assam tea bushes.
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