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Question
Why is tea considered a labour intensive crop? Name two states in India where tea is widely grown.
Solution
Tea plant is not allowed to grow beyond a height of 2 to 3 metres. The leaves have to be hand picked as it needs regular pruning, After three years tea bush becomes ready, the skilled pluckers pluck the two leaves and bud pruning and plucking is done by hand so tea is considered a labour intensive crop.
Assam and West Bengal are the two states in India where tea is widely grown.
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