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Prelims 2024 · Geography · Question 55

Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?

  1. Algeria and Morocco
  2. Botswana and Namibia
  3. Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana
  4. Madagascar and Mozambique

Answer

Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana

  • (a) Algeria and Morocco: These are North African countries with arid/Mediterranean climates, not major cocoa producers. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Botswana and Namibia: Both are largely dry southern African countries and are not known for cocoa cultivation. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana: These West African countries are globally recognized as the two largest cocoa producers. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) Madagascar and Mozambique: Madagascar produces some cocoa, but neither country is among the top two global producers. Verdict: Incorrect.
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