Name one important beverage crop and specify the geographical conditions required for its growth.
Answer:
- Tea is an important beverage crop grown in India.
- It requires a warm and humid climate with temperatures between 20-30°C.
- High rainfall (150-250 cm) is essential, and the soil should be fertile, well-drained, and rich in humus.
- It grows well on hill slopes to prevent water stagnation.
- Major tea-producing states in India are Assam, West Bengal (Darjeeling), Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.