Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements :
- 1.Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
- 2.Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Coffee thrives in the consistently hot and humid climate found in tropical regions, typically between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Tea, on the other hand, is more adaptable and can be grown successfully in both tropical and subtropical zones, tolerating a wider range of temperatures. While coffee is traditionally propagated from seeds, modern cultivation practices for tea predominantly use vegetative propagation through stem cuttings to maintain desirable genetic traits and ensure uniformity.
Source: UPSC gs1 2010