Previous Year Question
Which one of the following is NOT a major coco producer country?
A.
Latvia
B.
Cameroon
C.
Ghana
D.
Ivory Coast
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Cocoa is a tropical crop. Its production is concentrated mainly in warm and humid regions around the equatorial belt.
Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), Ghana and Cameroon are important cocoa-producing countries of Africa. FAO production data identify Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana among the world's major producers, while Cameroon is also a significant cocoa producer.
In contrast, Latvia is located in the Baltic region of Northern Europe, and its climate does not provide the tropical conditions required for commercial cocoa cultivation. Therefore, it is not a major cocoa-producing country.