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Statewise GK · Q94

Assam GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 94

Q94

The first tea company established in Assam was

A.
Assam Tea Company
Answer
B.
Tata Tea Company
C.
Assam Bengal Tea Company
D.
Jorhat Tea Company

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Assam Company was the first Tea company in Assam. In 1823, Robert Bruce discovered tea in Assam. The Assam Company was formed in 1839, to cultivate tea in Assam, India. It was the first tea company in India. In fact, Assam Company was the world’s first privately owned Tea Company.