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 ?
Give two reasons why the woollen industry has not developed as well as the cotton industry in India.
Woollen textile industry has not developed as the cotton textile industry because:
i. The need for woollens is limited to the winter months in northern India.
ii.Indigenous wool is of poor quality and has to depend on other countries for raw materials.
In what way does the cotton industry contribute to the economy of India ? Mention any three relevant factors.