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Which Indian state is the largest producer of cardamom, a major spice crop?

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Static Core GK - Indian Polity (Static)
Which Indian state is the largest producer of cardamom, a major spice crop?
ATamil Nadu
BKerala
CMaharashtra
DGujarat
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand spice crop production

    Cardamom is a major spice crop grown in tropical hill regions of India.
  2. Step 2: Identify largest cardamom producer

    Kerala is the largest producer of cardamom in India (over 70% share) due to its ideal climate and soil in Idukki district; Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat produce much less.
  3. Step 3: Why other options are incorrect

    Tamil Nadu and Karnataka grow some but Kerala dominates; Maharashtra and Gujarat unsuitable.
  4. Final Answer:

    Kerala → Option B
  5. Quick Check:

    Largest cardamom producer = Kerala ✅
Quick Trick: Kerala (Idukki) is cardamom capital of India.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing Tamil Nadu or Sikkim (large cardamom) as largest; Kerala leads small cardamom.
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