Name one important beverage crop and specify the geographical conditions required for its growth.
The important beverage crop is Tea.
The geographical conditions required for growth of Tea:
(i)The tea plant grows well in tropical and sub-tropical climates endowed with deep and fertile well-drained soil, rich in humus and organic matter.
(ii)Tea bushes require warm and moist frost-free climate all through the year.
(iii)Frequent showers evenly distributed over the year ensure continuous growth of tender leaves.
(iv)Tea is processed within the tea garden to restore its freshness.
Which one of the following describes a system of agriculture where a single crop is grown on a large area?
Shifting Agriculture
Plantation Agriculture
Horticulture
Intensive Agriculture
Which one of the following is a leguminous crop?
Pulses
Millets
Jowar
Sesamum
Which one of the following is announced by the government in support of a crop?
Maximum support price
Minimum support price
Moderate support price
Influential support price
Which one of the following is a rabi crops?
Rice
Millets
Gram
Cotton
