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State the geographical conditions required for the cultivation of tea.
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Answer
Tea needs a warm, humid climate with temperatures between about 20 and 30 °C and rainfall of 150 to 250 cm well distributed through the year. It needs deep, well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in humus on gentle slopes, because standing water kills the roots, and a large supply of cheap skilled labour for plucking.
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Explanation
Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are the main producers.
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