Which sector has historically received significant attention in Assam’s development plans?

Tea industry
Oil and natural gas
Tourism
Information Technology

The correct answer is: a) Tea industry.

Assam is the largest producer of tea in India and the second largest in the world. The tea industry has been a major contributor to the state’s economy for over a century. The first tea gardens were established in Assam in the early 1800s by British planters. The industry grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and Assam became known as the “Tea Garden State”.

The tea industry has faced a number of challenges in recent years, including competition from other tea-producing countries, low prices, and labor unrest. However, the industry remains an important part of the Assamese economy, and the government has taken steps to support its growth.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Oil and natural gas is a relatively new industry in Assam, and it has not received as much attention as the tea industry.
  • Tourism is a growing industry in Assam, but it is not as important as the tea industry.
  • Information Technology is a relatively new industry in Assam, and it has not received as much attention as the tea industry.