_______ is the largest producer of tea.

The correct answer is Assam. Assam is the largest producer of tea and contributes the maximum to the total production of tea in India. Assam produces almost half of the total tea produced in India. Key Points Tea found in India is categorized into 3 types: Assam tea (highest cultivation), Darjeeling tea (Superior quality tea), and Nilgiri tea (gentle flavours). In Assam, the tea-producing region lies on either side of the Brahmaputra River. Assam's Dibrugarh is known as the ''Tea City of India'. India is ranked second among the largest tea producing countries in the world. (China= 1 st ). Assam and West Bengal together constitute almost 2/3rd of the total tea production of India. Additional Information Tea is a tropical and s ubtropical plant. Climate: Hot and humid. Temperature= 20°-30°C Rainfall= 150-300 cm annual and should be well distributed throughout the year. Alternate waves of warm and cool winds are very beneficial for tea leaves. ​A prolonged dry spell is harmful to tea leaves. High humidity, heavy dew and morning fog favour the rapid development of young leaves.