This plant is cultivated in large commercial operations. It is valued for its young leaves and leaf buds. There are three main varieties of this plant. They are exclusively grown in China, Assam, and Cambodia. Hybrid varieties of this plant are also common. The produce of this plant belongs to which category of crops?

Beverage crops

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The correct option is A Beverage crops
The above mentioned plant is the tea plant. Its scientific name is Camillia Sinesis. It is a plantation crop that is grown in the hilly regions in India. Tea and coffee classify as beverage crops since they are used to make refreshing beverages. India is the second largest producer of tea in the world.

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When plants of the same kind are grown and cultivated in one place on a large scale, it is called a crop.

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