Q79 · UPSC Prelims 2022 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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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 Minister 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?

A 1 and 3
B 2 and 4
C 3 and 4
D 1 and 4

Correct answer: (d) 1 and 4

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 3

    1 and 3. Head office is Kolkata, not Bengaluru.

  2. B

    2 and 4

    2 and 4. The Board sits with Commerce, not Agriculture.

  3. C

    3 and 4

    3 and 4. Bengaluru is wrong; Dubai/Moscow offices are real.

  4. D

    1 and 4

    1 and 4. Statutory body (Tea Act); overseas offices including Dubai and Moscow. Not Agriculture; HQ is Kolkata.

Summary. Official key is (d) 1 and 4. The Tea Board is statutory under the Tea Act, 1953, under Commerce and Industry, headquartered in Kolkata, with overseas offices (including Dubai and Moscow).

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