UPSC CSE Prelims

Correct Option: D (1 and 4) Explanation: The Tea Board is a statutory entity under the Tea Act, 1953, attached to the Commerce Ministry, headquartered in Kolkata, and maintained overseas offices such as Dubai/Moscow. Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis: 1. True / qualifies - Tea Board India is constituted under the Tea Act, 1953. 2. False / does not qualify - Its administrative ministry is Commerce and Industry, not Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. 3. False / does not qualify - Its head office is in Kolkata, not Bengaluru. 4. True / qualifies - It has maintained overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow in the period relevant to the question. Option-wise Analysis: A. Incorrect-includes 3 even though Its head office is in Kolkata, not Bengaluru.; omits 4 even though It has maintained overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow in the period relevant to the question. B. Incorrect-includes 2 even though Its administrative ministry is Commerce and Industry, not Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.; omits 1 even though Tea Board India is constituted under the Tea Act, 1953. C. Incorrect-includes 3 even though Its head office is in Kolkata, not Bengaluru.; omits 1 even though Tea Board India is constituted under the Tea Act, 1953. D. Correct-selects exactly the correct statements/items identified above. Review note: Overseas office locations can change; statement 4 follows the Tea Board’s 2022-era office information.