Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Tea requires well-drained, humus-rich soil and grows well in tropical/subtropical climates.

2. Tea is exclusively cultivated in northern India.

   Choose the correct statement(s)

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• Correct Answer :Option A) 1 only

• Statement 1: Tea requires well-drained, humus-rich soil and grows well in tropical/subtropical climates. This statement is correct. Tea plants (Camellia sinensis) thrive in:

• Well-drained, acidic soils rich in organic matter (humus)

• Tropical and subtropical climates with adequate rainfall

• Areas with good drainage to prevent waterlogging

• Temperatures typically between 20-30°C with high humidity

• Statement 2: Tea is exclusively cultivated in northern India. This statement is Incorrect. Tea cultivation in India is not limited to northern regions. Major tea-growing areas include:

• Assam (Northeast India) - largest tea-producing state

• West Bengal (Darjeeling and Dooars regions)

• Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri hills in South India)

• Kerala (South India)

• Karnataka (South India)

• Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand (Northern India)

• Tea is cultivated across multiple regions of India, from the northeastern states to the southern hill stations, not exclusively in northern India.