Question

Which of the following is a plantation crop?

• A. Wheat
• B. Maize
• C. Rye
• D. Tea

Hint:

Think of crops grown on large estates, often introduced during colonial periods for export. Tea, coffee, and rubber are prime examples of plantation crops.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Define a plantation crop. Plantation agriculture is a form of commercial farming where crops are grown on a large scale in a single large farm (a plantation). These are often cash crops grown for export.

Step 2: Analyze the options.

Wheat, Maize, and Rye are staple food crops (cereals) and are typically grown under intensive or extensive farming systems, but not usually classified as plantation crops.
Tea is a classic example of a plantation crop, grown on large estates, requiring significant capital investment and labor, primarily for sale in distant markets. Other examples include coffee, rubber, sugarcane, and bananas.