According to the Tea Board of India’s report (2021-22), which group of states in India is the largest tea producer?

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1. Major tea-producing states: Assam is the largest tea producer in India, followed by West Bengal (notably the Dooars and Darjeeling regions).
2. Compare the options: 
   - (1) Andhra Pradesh and Kerala: minor tea production compared to northeastern and eastern states.
   - (2) Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand: produce some tea (Himachal), but small share nationally.
   - (3) West Bengal and Assam: these two states together account for the largest share of India's tea output.
   - (4) Tamil Nadu and Kerala: important but smaller combined production than Assam + West Bengal.
3. Therefore the correct choice is option $c$ (the pair West Bengal and Assam), which are the largest tea producers in India.

FINAL_ANSWER: c

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