Question

Crops such as cocoa, tea, coffee, rubber are called as

• A. Oil and seed crops
• B. Plantation crops
• C. Fodder crops
• D. Garden crops

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Plantation crops

The correct option is B

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Plantation crops are crops that are cultivated in a large area for agricultural or industrial importance.
2. Crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, cocoa, etc. are called plantation crops
3. In plantation farming a single crop like tea, coffee, rubber, etc. is grown on a large piece of the land.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A: Sunflower, mustard, rapeseed, coconut, cotton, etc are oilseed crops that are used for industrial as well as edible purposes.

Option C: Crops like Berseem, Alfalfa, Grass, Corn, etc. are used as fodder for domesticated animals.

Option D: Some useful plants such as root vegetables like carrots, radish, turnip, etc leaf vegetables like cabbage, Brussel, spinach, etc are grown in the garden for consumption or medicinal purpose. These types of crops are called garden crops.

Final answer: Cocoa, tea, coffee, rubber are called as Plantation crops.