Consider the following geographical conditions :
Well-drained, rich friable loams containing good deal of minerals, temperature between 15 °C-28 °C and rainfall between 150 cm-250 cm and altitude variations from 600 m-1600 m
Which one among the following crops is suitable under the above conditions?
[amp_mcq option1=”Tea” option2=”Coffee” option3=”Coconut” option4=”Cashew nut” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024
The geographical conditions described – well-drained, rich friable loams, temperature between 15 °C-28 °C, rainfall between 150 cm-250 cm, and altitude variations from 600 m-1600 m – are ideal for the cultivation of Coffee.
Coffee thrives in tropical climates with distinct wet and dry seasons, requiring well-drained soil, moderate temperatures, high rainfall, and often grown on slopes at varying altitudes (600-1600m is typical for Arabica coffee, although Robusta can be grown lower). These conditions closely match the description.