INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Tea and coffee can be grown using alluvial, mountain and laterite soils. Alluvial and mountain soils are fertile and contain most of the minerals while laterite soil lacks certain minerals. Under better irrigation facilities and climate, laterite soil can be used for cultivation of tea and coffee.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crops like the rice, tea, beans corn and squash and various variety of the vegetable are grown and these mountains soils. Mountain soil is enriched with fertile land tracks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Statement (III): Laterite soils are suitable for growing tea, coffee, rubber, cinchona, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -The tea plant grows well in deep and fertile well-drained laterite soil, rich in humus and organic matter, coupled with tropical and sub-tropical climates. Tea bushes require a moist and warm frost-free climate all through the year.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ans: Mountain soils are found in the Himalayan mountains. It is very rich in nitrogen and organic residues. It is suitable for the growth of coffee, tea, spices and fruits.