Assertion(A): India is one of the leading coffee producers in the world. Reason (R): The southern States are the traditional coffee growers in India.

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Q: 42 (CDS-I/2002)
Assertion(A): India is one of the leading coffee producers in the world.
Reason (R): The southern States are the traditional coffee growers in India.

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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{'coffee producers': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'traditional coffee growers': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'southern states': [0, 0, 2, 0]}

Option 1 states that both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

- Assertion (A) states that India is one of the leading coffee producers in the world, which is true. India is indeed one of the largest coffee producers globally, known for its robusta variety.

- Reason (R) states that the southern states are the traditional coffee growers in India. This is also true as coffee cultivation is primarily concentrated in the southern states of India, including Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The region has suitable climatic conditions and a long history of coffee cultivation.

Since both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true, option 1 is partially correct. However, option 1 states that R is the correct explanation of A, which is not entirely accurate. While the reasoning provided in R does explain why India is a leading coffee producer, it does not fully justify the assertion. Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.

It is important to note that coffee cultivation is not limited to the southern states in India. There are also coffee plantations in other regions, such as the northeastern states and parts of Andhra Pradesh. However, the southern states are the primary