HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

GENERAL AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which variety of coffee is grown in India?
A
Robusta
B
Plantation
C
Arabica
D
peberry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The two main varieties of coffee viz., Arabica and Robusta are grown in India. Arabica is mild coffee, but the beans being more aromatic, it has higher market value compared to Robusta beans. On the other hand Robusta has more strength and is, therefore, used in making various blends.

Detailed explanation-2: -Option A, ‘Arabica’ is one of the main varieties of coffee which is grown in India and the other variety is Robusta.

Detailed explanation-3: -Arabica coffee (COFFEA ARABICA L) is a small tree in its original habitat but grows like a shrub with bushy growth when trained. Arabica has a delicate flavor and balanced aroma coupled with a sharp and sweet taste. They have about half the amount of caffeine compared to Robustas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Coffee and Coffee Robusta are the two varieties of coffee grown in Karnataka.

There is 1 question to complete.