Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The process of CTC in tea stands for Crushing, Tearing and Curling.
Statement II: The process of CTC in tea stands for Curling, Tearing and Crushing.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Hint:

CTC (Crushing, Tearing, Curling):
- A method used in black tea production.
- Produces smaller, more consistent tea leaves.
- Used for tea bags and instant tea.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of the tea processing method known as CTC.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
CTC (Crushing, Tearing, Curling) is a method used in tea processing.
It involves:
- Crushing: Breaking down the tea leaves.
- Tearing: Tearing the leaves to release enzymes.
- Curling: Curling the leaves to shape them.
Thus, the correct order is Crushing, Tearing, Curling.
Statement I is correct.
Statement II is incorrect (it reverses the order).

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, Statement I is correct but Statement II is false, which corresponds to option (C).
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