Q138
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Agriculture & Livestock
In which state the first commercial rubber plantation in India was established?
- a.West Bengal
- b.Tamil Nadu
- c.Kerala
- d.Karnataka
Answer: (C) Kerala
India's first commercial rubber plantation was set up in 1902 at Thattekad on the Periyar in Kerala, which still produces most of India's natural rubber. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka grow some rubber, and West Bengal none of note.