Question

The term ‘withering’ is associated with ______.

Options

• rice

• tea

• jute

• sugarcane

Answer 1

The term ‘withering’ is associated with tea.

Explanation:

Withering is an essential initial step in tea processing where freshly plucked leaves are spread thinly on racks to reduce their moisture content. This softens the leaves, making them pliable enough for the subsequent rolling and fermentation stages without breaking.