Which crop grows best on well-drained fertile acid soil on high lands?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Tea.
The crop that grows best on well‑drained, fertile acidic soil in highlands is tea (Camellia sinensis).
Tea thrives in moderately hot and humid climates, preferably on highland slopes with soils that are well‑drained, deep, friable loams, rich in humus, and acidic (pH 4.5–5.5). These conditions support healthy root growth and nutrient absorption, while preventing waterlogging.
Other Options:
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Jute prefers floodplain alluvial soils with heavy moisture, not highland acid soils .
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Coffee prefers slightly acidic soils (pH ~6.0–6.5) but is typically grown in volcanic or sandy loams—not strongly acidic high-altitude soils .
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Cotton is best on neutral to slightly alkaline sandy loam or black soils.