B.P.S.C. (C.D.P.O.) (Pre) 2005

More than half of the world’s coffee is produced in -

aBrazil✓ Correct
bColombia
cUganda
dVenezuela

Explanation

The given question is erroneous. Brazil is the largest coffee-producing country in the world. In 2005, Brazil’s share in global coffee production was about 32 percent, while its share in global coffee exports was about 28 percent. According to FAO data released for 2024, the top five coffee (green) producing countries in the world are: Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia and Ethiopia. ## Page 24

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