Explain the geographical conditions required for the production of rubber? And name the rubber producing states?
Answers
●it needs high moisture.
●it needs humid climate as well as more than 200 cm of rainfall per annum.
●it also needs more than 25°C of temperature.
●it is mainly grown in kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Answer:
(i) Temperature : It is a tree of the tropical forests, and requires a constant high temperature above 25°C. Thus, the rubber tree cannot be grown at high altitudes.
(ii) Rainfall : It needs heavy and well distributed rainfall throughout the year. The plant needs rainfall more than 200 cm.
(iii) Soil: The plant requires alluvial or laterite soil. Areas of Production :
India ranks fifth among the world’s natural rubber producers. The state of Kerala is the largest producer of rubber in India. Kerala accounts for about 91% of the total area under rubber plantation. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and The Andaman and Nicobar islands including the Garo Hills of the Himalayas are the other producers.