Geography
Give reason —
- Tea is best grown on hill slopes.
- Pruning is essential for a tea plant.
- Honey bees are reared on coffee plants.
Answer
- Tea is generally grown on the hill slopes because the hill slopes do not allow water logging and provide proper drainage. Stagnant water is injurious to the roots of tree plants. Hence, hill slopes are best suited for growing tea.
- Tea plants are pruned at regular interval to maintain the height and diameter of the plant limited to one metre. Frequent pruning encourages the rapid production of fresh leaves and shoots.
- Honey bees are reared on coffee plants as they help to pollinate the flowers.
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