The correct answer is (a) India.
India is the world’s largest exporter of tea, accounting for 27% of global exports in 2020. China is the second largest exporter, accounting for 20% of global exports. Kenya is the third largest exporter, accounting for 12% of global exports. Sri Lanka is the fourth largest exporter, accounting for 9% of global exports.
India has a long history of tea cultivation, dating back to the 18th century. The country is home to a number of different tea-growing regions, including Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiris. India’s tea industry is a major source of employment for the country’s rural population.
China is also a major producer of tea, and the country’s tea industry has a long history dating back to the 3rd century BC. China’s tea industry is concentrated in the southern provinces of Yunnan, Fujian, and Guangdong.
Kenya is a relatively new entrant to the tea market, but the country has quickly become one of the world’s leading exporters. Kenya’s tea industry is concentrated in the highlands of the Rift Valley.
Sri Lanka is another major producer of tea, and the country’s tea industry has a long history dating back to the 19th century. Sri Lanka’s tea industry is concentrated in the central highlands.