Question

Which of the following are plantation crops?
(a) Rice and maize
(b) Wheat and pulses
(c) Tea, coffee, banana and sugarcane
(d) None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

(c) tea , coffee,banana and sugarcane

Answer 2

Tea, coffee, banana, and sugarcane are plantation crops. (option c)

• Plantation agriculture is a form of commercial agriculture in which a single crop is produced throughout the year. This form of farming requires a lot of labour and money.
• Crops may be further treated on the farm where they are cultivated, or in adjacent factories or small-scale industries.

• Tea, coffee, sugarcane, cashew, banana, and cotton are some of the most common crops grown on plantations.

• The world's major farms are located in tropical areas.

• India and Sri Lanka are the producers of tea.