Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hillslopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation . In this context, consider the following statements Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas, whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and sub-tropical areas. Coffee is propagated by seeds, but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ? Options: A . &nbsp1 and 3 B . &nbsp2 and 3 C . &nbsp1 only D . &nbsp1, 2 and 3

Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hillslopes, there is some differenc

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Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hillslopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements

Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas, whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and sub-tropical areas.

Coffee is propagated by seeds, but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Options:

A . 1 and 3

B . 2 and 3

C . 1 only

D . 1, 2 and 3

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)
Ideal climatic conditions to grow coffee are related to temperature and rainfall; temperatures in the range of 73°F (23°C) and 82°F (28°C) with rainfall incidence in the range of 60–80 inches (1.5-2.0 m) followed by a dry spell of 2-3 months suit the Arabica variety.
Cold temperatures closer to freezing conditions are not suitable to grow coffee. Where the rainfall is less than 40 inches (1.0 m), providing irrigation facilities is essential.
In the tropical region of the south Indian hills, these conditions prevail leading to coffee plantations flourishing in large numbers whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. Tea plants are propagated from seed and by cuttings; it takes about 4 to 12 years for a tea plant to bear seed, and about three years before a new plant is ready for harvesting.

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