Plantation Agriculture Concepts and Practices

Plantation agriculture involves the large-scale cultivation of cash crops in tropical regions, primarily for market sale. Originating during the colonial period, it expanded during the Industrial Revolution to meet Western Europe's demand for raw materials. In India, introduced by the British, it is concentrated in specific regions and involves crops like rubber, tea, and coffee. Key features include high capital investment, large estates, and reliance on cheap labor. Challenges include labor availability, vegetation clearing, and soil fertility. Plantations provide workers with housing and amenities, and crops are processed before market sale.

What is the primary purpose of plantation agriculture?

• To grow crops for personal use

• To practice subsistence farming

• To cultivate a single cash crop for market sale

• To grow multiple crops for local consumption

During which period did plantation agriculture begin?

• Colonial Period

• Renaissance Period

• Modern Period

• Medieval Period

Which European country introduced plantation agriculture in India?

• Portugal

• Spain

• Britain

• France

Which of the following crops is NOT commonly cultivated in Indian plantations?

• Coffee

• Wheat

• Tea

• Rubber

In which regions of India is plantation agriculture mainly practiced?

• Vindhya Range and Satpura Range

• Himalayas and Western Ghats

• Deccan Plateau and Thar Desert

• Nilgiri Hills and Anamalai Hills

What is a key characteristic of plantation agriculture?

• Small-scale farming

• High capital investment

• Low output

• Minimal use of labor

What is essential for the success of plantations?

• Exploitation of cheap labor

• Use of organic farming methods

• High altitude

• Proximity to urban areas

What type of crops are less suited for plantation agriculture?

• Shrubs

• Bushes

• Annual crops

• Perennial trees

What amenities are typically provided to plantation workers?

• Luxury apartments

• Private vehicles

• Paka houses and basic facilities

• High-end shopping malls

What additional support is sometimes given to plantation workers?

• Free international travel

• Small plots of land for personal farming

• Scholarships for higher education

• Shares in the company