Question

Which one of the following is not a plantation crop in India?
a.Coconut
b.Cotton
c.Tea
d.Rubber

Answer 1

Hint: The plantation crops are not grown for local usage but are grown on a large scale for exports to other places or sale in the markets. They have lesser local consumption in the region.

Complete Answer:
a.Coconut: The coconut is a plantation crop of India as it has very less local consumption in India as compared to their export value. They are grown in large quantities in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. they are one of the major plantation crops in India. So, it is an incorrect option.
b.Cotton: The cotton is not a plantation crop of India as it has very high local consumption in India as compared to their export value. They are grown in large quantities in the states of where black soil is found. So, it is the correct option.
c.Tea: Tea is a plantation crop of India as it has very less local consumption in India as compared to their export value. They are grown in large quantities in the states of northeastern India. They are one of the major plantation crops in India. So, it is an incorrect option.
d.Rubber: The rubber or latex is a plantation crop of India as it has very less local consumption in India as compared to their export value. They are grown in large quantities in the states of India and hence are one of the major plantation crops in India. So, it is an incorrect option.

So, the correct answer is option b.

Note: Cocoa is also a plantation crop in India but it is classified as a minor plantation crop and not a minor plantation crop.