Q. Which Indian state leads coffee production with 70-71% of national output?
Answer: Karnataka
Notes: Karnataka is India's top coffee producer, contributing about 70-71% of the national total for 2025-26. The Coffee Board of India estimates Karnataka's coffee output at 280,000 metric tonnes. This represents a 9.5% increase from 256,000 metric tonnes in 2024-25. Major coffee-growing areas include Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, and Kodagu districts. Kerala and Tamil Nadu are other coffee-producing states but contribute significantly less compared to Karnataka.