Context:
Rubber Board, jointly with the Central government and the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association, is implementing a project to expand the area under natural rubber in the northeastern states.
About the Rubber Board:
- It is a statutory body under the Rubber Act 1947.
- Purpose – for the overall development of the rubber industry in the country.
- Ministry – Ministry of Commerce & Industry
- Head Quarters – Kottayam, Kerala
- Composition – Chairman (to be appointed by the Central Government) + 28 members representing various interests of natural rubber industry.
About Rubber:
- Rubber tree is a native of Amazon river basin (main source of natural rubber).
- Soil: Lateritic soil with an acidic pH of 4.5 to 6.0 and highly deficient in available phosphorous.
- Rainfall and Climate: Tropical climate with annual rainfall of 2000 – 4500 mm.
- Temperature range: 25 to 34°C with 80% relative humidity is ideal for cultivation.
- Leading rubber plantation State: Kerala
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Tea Board is a statutory body.
2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3. The Tea Board’s Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.
4. The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4
Answer: (d)
