Assertion (A): Loamy soils are most suitable for jute production.

Reason (R): The clay particles of loam help to hold the plant nutrients preventing them from getting washed away by water.

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
3. A is true but R is false.
4. A is false but R is true.

Tea develops most vigorously under …………… and no …………… .

1. sunshine, rains
2. light shade, dry spells
3. moisture, high temperature
4. clear sky, no rains

Complete the following with respect to tea production.
World : China :: India : __

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. West Bengal
4. Assam

Name two crops that are cultivated on slopes as they cannot stand stagnant water.

1. Cotton and Jute
2. Tea and Coffee
3. Cotton and Coffee
4. Tea and Jute