Question

Q. The British, taking advantage of the physical conditions such as moderate slope, thick soil cover with high organic content, well distributed rainfall throughout the year and mild winters, introduced tea plantations in which among the following regions of Himalayas?

• A.
  Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas
• B.
  Uttarakhand Himalayas
• C.
  Arunachal Himalayas
• D.
  Eastern Hills and Mountains

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas
Explanation:

Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalayas have physical conditions such as moderate slope, thick soil cover with high organic content, well distributed rainfall throughout the year and mild winters makes it very much suitable for tea plantations. The British, taking advantage of such physical conditions, introduced tea plantations in these ranges.