Consider the following statements about Tea Cultivation in India - 1. Tea is a deciduous plant that mainly grows in tropical and subtropical climates 2. An ambient temperature within 13°C and 28-32°C is conducive for the growth of tea 3. Major tea-producing states are Assam, hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is 2 and 3 . Key Points Tea is an evergreen plant that mainly grows in tropical and subtropical climates . Hence, Statement 1 is NOT correct . Tea grows in a moderately hot and humid climate , which is preferred for better yield, crop distribution and quality. An ambient temperature within 13°C and 28-32°C is conducive for the growth of tea. Hence, Statement 2 is correct . Temperatures above 32°C are unfavourable for optimum photosynthesis. It is synergically disastrous for the crop if it is accompanied by low humidity. Tea cultivation is an example of plantation agriculture. Major tea producing states are Assam, hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala . Hence, Statement 3 is correct . Apart from these, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh and Tripura are also tea-producing states in the country.