UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 2

● Tea is an evergreen plant that mainly grows in tropical and subtropical climates . Hence, Statement 1 is NOT correct .
● Tea grows in a moderately hot and humid climate , which is preferred for better yield, crop distribution and quality.
◦ An ambient temperature within 13°C and 28-32°C is conducive for growth of tea. Hence, Statement 2 is correct .
◦ Temperature above 32°C is unfavourable for optimum photosynthesis.
◦ It is synergically disastrous for the crop if it is accompanied by low humidity.
● Tea cultivation is an example of plantation agriculture.
● Major tea producing states areAssam, hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala . Hence, Statement 3 is correct .
● Apart from these, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Tripura are also tea-producing states in the country.