Consider the following statements pertaining to Coffee plantation in India :
- Need warm and moist climate with a spell of dry weather during the ripening period
- Rolling fields having good drainage
- Strong sunshine over hilly slopes exceeding temperature 35°C
- Karnataka is the leading producer in India
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2017
Statement 2: Coffee plants thrive on well-drained soil. Rolling fields and hilly slopes provide excellent drainage, preventing waterlogging, which is detrimental to coffee roots. This statement is correct.
Statement 3: While coffee needs sunshine, strong direct sunshine, especially exceeding 35°C, is generally harmful. Coffee is often grown under shade trees in India to regulate temperature and sunlight intensity. This statement is incorrect.
Statement 4: Karnataka is indeed the largest producer of coffee in India, accounting for over 70% of the country’s total production. Kerala and Tamil Nadu are the other major producing states. This statement is correct.