Match the crop with the countries that produce it in the largest quantities:
A. Jute — (i) Brazil and Egypt
B. Tea — (ii) Brazil and Colombia
C. Coffee — (iii) Kenya and Sri Lanka
D. Cotton — (iv) India and Bangladesh
Choose the correct option:
A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)
A-(i), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(ii)
A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)
Answer and explanation
The correct answer is A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i).
Jute: India and Bangladesh are the world's leading producers. Jute is known as the 'golden fibre' and is used in making gunny bags, mats, ropes, and carpets.
Tea: Kenya and Sri Lanka are major exporters and top producers globally. China is the largest producer overall, followed by India.
Coffee: Brazil and Colombia are the world's top coffee producers. Brazil is the single largest, and the Arabica variety is most widely traded.
Cotton: Brazil and Egypt are among the major cotton producers. India and China lead globally; the US is third, and Brazil is fourth.
Note: Cotton option (i) pairing with Brazil and Egypt reflects the match-table context of this question.