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Question
Explain two important characteristics of plantation farming. Name one important plantation crop.
Solution
(i) In plantation farming a single crop is grown.
(ii) Chemical fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides are extensively used as these crops are grown for profit. Tea is an important plantation crop.
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