Correct Answer: (d) Karnataka
Solution:In India, two main varieties of coffee are produced: Arabica and Robusta. India produces only 3.56% (in 2022-23) of total coffee produced in the World and Karnataka is the largest coffee producing state in India. Due to its better taste, there is a high demand in foreign countries. The average temperature of 15°C to 18°C annually is required for better growth of coffee plants with an essential average rainfall of 150 to 250 cm. For the cultivation of coffee of coffee, slopy mountainous region and lava or loamy soil is best suitable. According to the 2022-23 data for coffee production in India, Karnataka accounts for 70.46%,Kerala (20.58%), and Tamil Nadu (5.31%) of total production of coffee.