This structured summary covers the production and impact of Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco in India, focusing on Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states. It also discusses the effects of the MICHAUNG cyclone and governmental responses to the crop damage in Andhra Pradesh and drought declaration in Karnataka.
FCV Tobacco Production in India
- States: Mainly produced in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
- Growers: Andhra Pradesh: 42,915; Karnataka: 39,552.
Impact of MICHAUNG Cyclone in Andhra Pradesh
- Timeframe: 3rd-5th December 2023.
- Affected Areas: Eluru, East Godavari, Kakinada, Prakasam, Nellore, Bapatla, Palnadu, and Guntur districts.
- Crop Area Affected: Approximately 20% of the total planted area.
- Effects: Washing out of crop, drowning of standing crop, water logging, and wilting of standing crop.
Governmental Response in Andhra Pradesh
- Financial Assistance: Rs 10,000/- interest-free loan approved from the Grower Welfare Fund of Tobacco Board.
- Recuperation: Loan to be recovered from auction sale proceeds of 2023-24 Andhra Pradesh crop season.
FCV Tobacco Auctions in Karnataka
- Quantity Sold: Approximately 85.12 M. kg.
- Price Trend: Average price increased by 12.49%, from Rs 228.01/- per kg to Rs 256.48/- per kg.
Drought Declaration in Karnataka
- Affected Areas: Drought declared in all except 2 FCV Tobacco growing taluks.
- Governmental Response: Penalty waived on excess production of registered growers and unauthorized production of unregistered growers for Karnataka Crop Season 2023-24 only.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Where is Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco mainly produced in India?
- A) Kerala
- B) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
- C) Tamil Nadu
- D) Gujarat
- Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
- What was the impact of the MICHAUNG cyclone on FCV tobacco crops in Andhra Pradesh?
- A) Reduced sunlight exposure
- B) Excessive rainfall and flooding
- C) Severe drought
- D) Pest infestation
- Answer: B) Excessive rainfall and flooding
- What governmental assistance was provided to FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh due to crop damage?
- A) Interest-free loan from the Grower Welfare Fund
- B) Tax exemption
- C) Direct cash subsidy
- D) Crop insurance payout
- Answer: A) Interest-free loan from the Grower Welfare Fund
- In which state were auctions of FCV Tobacco ongoing during the period discussed?
- A) Andhra Pradesh
- B) Tamil Nadu
- C) Karnataka
- D) Kerala
- Answer: C) Karnataka
- What was the percentage increase in the average price of FCV Tobacco in Karnataka compared to the previous year?
- A) 8.12%
- B) 12.49%
- C) 5.76%
- D) 20.35%
- Answer: B) 12.49%