Correct Option: A

India is one of the largest tea producers in the world, though over 70% of the tea is consumed within India itself. A number of renowned teas, such as Assam and Darjeeling, also grow exclusively in India. The major tea-producing states in India are: Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, etc. 78% of the country’s total area under plantation is located in North Eastern India. Out of the total, 53% is existing in Assam and 22% in West Bengal. Assam is the major producer contributing about 53% of the total Indian production followed by West Bengal (about 22%).