UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Centre to manage sick tea gardens

Q1. With reference to the Tea Act, 1953, consider the following statements. Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?

  1. It declared that it was expedient in the public interest that the Union should take under its control the tea industry.
  2. It consolidated the Indian Tea Control Act, 1938 and the Central Tea Board Act, 1949.
  3. It provided for the establishment of the Tea Board as a body corporate.
  4. It established the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR).
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 3 only
  • D. 4 only

Q2. Under the Tea Act, 1953, the Tea Board is to consist of a Chairman and not exceeding how many other members appointed by the Central Government?

  • A. thirty
  • B. forty
  • C. thirty-two
  • D. forty-five

Q3. With reference to the Tea (Amendment) Act, 1976, consider the following statements. Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?

  1. It empowered the Central Government to make a full investigation into the affairs of a sick or un-economic tea undertaking.
  2. It enabled the Centre to take over the management of a tea undertaking.
  3. It allowed the Central Government to apply to the Court to run or restart a tea undertaking ordered to be wound up.
  4. It came into effect on 1 April 1954.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 4 only

Q4. With reference to the Tea (Amendment) Act, 1976, consider the following statements. Which of the above statements is/are correctly identified?

  1. It was enacted as Act 75 of 1976.
  2. It came into force on 11 June 1976.
  3. It empowered the Centre to order liquidation or reconstruction of a sick tea undertaking.
  4. It repealed the Tea Act, 1953.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 3 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. With reference to the Tea Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Sick Tea Units) Act, 1985, consider the following statements. Which of the above statements is/are correctly identified?

  1. It is a Central legislation.
  2. It provided for the acquisition and transfer of sick tea units.
  3. It has since been repealed in its entirety.
  4. It established the Tea Board of India.
  • A. 1 and 4 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6. Which one of the following was the Central statute enacted exclusively to provide for the acquisition and transfer of sick tea units in India?

  • A. Tea Act, 1953
  • B. Tea (Amendment) Act, 1976
  • C. Tea Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Sick Tea Units) Act, 1985
  • D. Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985

Q7. With reference to the Tea Board of India, consider the following statements. Which of the above statements is/are correctly identified?

  1. It has its head office at Kolkata.
  2. It functions under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  3. It has zonal offices at Jorhat and Coonoor.
  4. It functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B. 2 and 4 only
  • C. 1 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q8. Following the repeal of the Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, matters relating to insolvency and reconstruction of sick companies are now adjudicated by which one of the following bodies?

  • A. Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR)
  • B. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
  • C. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
  • D. Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT)

Q9. Consider the following pairs relating to legislation on sick undertakings. Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

  1. Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 — established the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction.
  2. Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act — repealed by a Repeal Act of 2003.
  3. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 — references are made to the National Company Law Tribunal.
  4. Tea (Amendment) Act, 1976 — established the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q10. With reference to India's tea sector in 2025 as compared with earlier years, consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. India's total tea production in 2025 was higher than in 2024.
  2. India's tea exports in 2025 were lower than in 2024.
  3. In 2025, Assam accounted for a larger share of national tea production than West Bengal.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q11. With reference to the geography of tea production in India in 2025, consider the following statements. Which of the above statements is/are correctly identified?

  1. Assam was the largest producer of tea in India.
  2. West Bengal was the second-largest producer of tea.
  3. Assam and West Bengal together accounted for more than 80% of national tea output.
  4. Kerala produced more tea than Tamil Nadu.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B. 3 and 4 only
  • C. 1 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4