Q. Consider the following statements about tea planation:

1. It grows well in tropical and sub-tropical climates.
2. Tea bushes require warm and moist frost-free climate all through the year.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: The tea plant grows well in tropical and sub-tropical climates endowed with deep and fertile well-drained soil, rich in humus and organic matter. Tea bushes require warm and moist frost-free climate all through the year. Frequent showers evenly distributed over the year ensure continuous growth of tender leaves. Tea is a labour-intensive industry. It requires abundant, cheap and skilled labour.