Previous Year Question
The country at the top in terms of percentage of total coffee production in the world is
Colombia
Brazil
India
Ethiopia
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
Brazil has long been the world's largest coffee producer and accounts for the largest share of global coffee production.
Coffee production in Brazil is mainly concentrated in states such as Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, São Paulo, Bahia and Rondônia.
Brazil mainly produces two major types of coffee—Arabica and Robusta/Conilon. Minas Gerais is particularly important for Arabica production, while Espírito Santo is a major region for Robusta/Conilon.
Brazil benefits from a suitable tropical-subtropical climate, adequate rainfall, extensive agricultural land and favourable soils for coffee cultivation. Large-scale commercial cultivation has also helped it retain its leading global position.