Question

On the given outline map of India, identify the locations with the help of specified information.

On the same map, ‘B’ is also marked as a major Tea cultivating state. Identify it from the following options.
A. Assam
B. Punjab
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat

Answer 1

B is Assam

Explanation:

(i) Temperature : The tea plant grows well in tropical and sub tropical climate. Tea bushes require warm and moist, frost-free climate all through the year. Tea bushes need temperature of more than 25°C. (ii) Rainfall : Tea plant needs heavy rainfall ranging between 150 cm to 250 cm.

Answer 2

The major Tea cultivating state is Assam.

Explanation:

• Assam tea grows in low altitudes, loamy soils, and tropical climates. The harvest of Assam tea occurs twice each year.
• The first flush that occurs in late March until late May, and the second flush that usually takes place in June.
• In the process of processing fresh tea leaves, there are between two and seven steps, the addition or exclusion of which will result in a different type of tea.
• The steps must be completed in a climate-controlled environment to avoid spoilage.