Geography
State any two conditions that favour the growth of tea in the Nilgiris.
Answer
Two conditions that favour the growth of tea in the Nilgiris are-
- The slopes protect the crop from annual inundations and stagnant water during the rains.
- The high altitude provides the required climatic conditions- temperature ranging from 24°C to 30°C and annual rainfall of atleast 150 cm, well distributed throughout the year.