Question

Conclusion of plantation agriculture in kerala

Answer 1

There are different crops which are grown in Kerala. The main crop of this region is rice which is also considered as the staple food of this zone. Kuttinad region of the state is also known as "Rice bowl of the state". The other most popular crop of this region is "Tapioca". This crop is cultivated mostly in the drier areas.

Due to agroclimatic conditions of Kerala is suitable for spices production.Approximately 96% of total country's pepper is grown in this state.
The spices produced in Kerala are cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric etc. 

Moreover, cash crops like tea, coffee, cashew, coconut, areca nut also produced in the state. Actually, Coconut brings most of the economic gains to Kerala.

Answer 2

A major part of the population of Kerala depends directly or indirectly on agriculture for its livelihood. Paddy, cashew, pepper, coconut, cassava and rubber are the main crops grown in the state. Tea, coffee, areca, cardamom, nut, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and ginger are also grown there. Around 70% of the output of coconuts in India is provided by Kerala.

The availability of water, the quality of the soil and the overall climatic conditions of the area provide the perfect conditions for growing rice. Around 600 varieties of rice are grown here. The Kuttinad region is known as the 'rice bowl of the state'. Tapioca is another important crop which is cultivated in Kerala. It is grown mainly in the drier regions and is a major food of the Keralites.

91% of the country's natural rubber is produced in Kerala. Besides this, other plantation crops include bananas or plantains. They are of different qualities and range from the red green to the yellow coloured variety. So the economy of Kerala is dominated by agriculture.