Question

I Q. 18. Explain rubber cultivation in India under the
following heads:
(i) Importance
(ii) Geographical conditions
(iii) Producing states.
U+R​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Rubber is an equatorial crop, but under special conditions, it is also grown in tropical and subtropical areas.

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{\bold{Geographical\space conditions}}Geographical conditions

It requires moist and humid climate with rainfall of more than 200 cm and temperature above 25 degree Celsius.

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{\bold{Importance}}Importance

Rubber is an important industrial raw material. It is mainly used for making tyres. It is also used in making medical equipments, tubes, elastic etc.

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{\bold{Producing\space States}}Producing States

It is mainly grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andaman and Nicobar islands and Garo hills of Meghalaya.

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Answer 2

Answer:

(i) Importance : Rubber is an important industrial raw material. (ii) Geographical conditions : It is an equitable crop, which is grown in tropical and subtropical areas. ... (iii) Two rubber producing sates : It is mainly grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Garo hills of Meghalaya.