Describe any five features of plantation agriculture in the world.
Plantation agriculture is a type of commercial farming where a single crop is grown on a large scale.
The features are:
Mono-cropping: A single cash crop like tea, coffee, or rubber is cultivated extensively.
Export-oriented: Crops are mainly grown for export purposes to generate revenue.
High investment: Requires significant investment in machinery, fertilizers, and irrigation.
Skilled labor: Employs both skilled and unskilled laborers for various tasks.
Large estates: Plantations are generally spread over large tracts of land, often owned by corporations.
List I | List II |
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(A) The Northernmost Point | (i) Siachen Glacier |
(B) The Southernmost Point | (ii) Kibithu |
(C) The Easternmost Point | (iii) Sir Creek |
(D) The Westernmost Point | (iv) Indira Point |
Read the following characteristics of retail trading carefully and choose the correct option:
I. This is concerned with the sale of goods directly to the consumers.
II. Most of the retail trading takes place in fixed establishments or stores.
III. It is formed by many middlemen, traders, and suppliers.
IV. Hawkers, street peddling, automatic vending machines, etc., are its examples.
Read the programmes related to the proposed Bharatmala umbrella scheme carefully and choose the correct option:
I. Backward areas, religious and tourist places connectivity programme
2. To interconnect the four metropolitan cities of the country
3. To develop State roads in adjoining coastal areas
4. To connect non-major ports in coastal states