Give geographical reasons for the following :
i. Tea is grown on hill slopes.
ii. Silver oak and banana trees are grown on coffee plantations.
Explain the following :
i. The propagation of rubber by the bud grafting method.
ii.The propagation of sugarcane by ratooning.
iii. The propagation of paddy by transplantations.
Name a state which produces short staple cotton. Which climate and soil conditions favour the cultivation of cotton in the state mentioned ?
Maharastra.
Climatic condition :
Temperature : 20 °C to 32 °C at least 200 frost-free climate.
Rainfall : Between 50 cm to 120 cm abundant is required during ripening.
Soil : Black cotton soil is ideal.
Give two reasons why the woollen industry has not developed as well as the cotton industry in India.
In what way does the cotton industry contribute to the economy of India ? Mention any three relevant factors.