Question

Define plantation agriculture. Explain any three characteristics of plantation agriculture.{ Choose unsuitable option]

One type of crop is cultivated for commercial purpose in large area- Eg. Tea garden, banana, coffee

1.Culivate in large area

2. Single crop

3. for sale

4. unscientific

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Answer 1

Answer:

Plantations are a type of commercial farming where a single crop of tea, coffee, sugarcane, cashew, rubber, banana or cotton is grown. A large amount of labor and capital are required. The produce may be processed on the farm itself or in nearby factories. The development of a transport network is thus essential for such farming. Rubber in Malaysia, coffee in Brazil, tea in India and Sri Lanka are some examples.

Answer 2

(i) A single crop is grown over large area. (ii) It is capital intensive and done with migrant labour. (iii) All produce is used as raw material in industries such as tea, coffee, rubber, sugarcane, banana, etc. (iv) Plantation has interface of agriculture and industry both.

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