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1. 1.

   What are the characteristic features of plantation farming?
2. 2.

   What conditions help in the growth of rubber trees in Kerala?
3. 3.

   How is latex collected from the trees?
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   Which regions in Kerala grow tea and why?
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   Mention the factors favourable for the growth of coffee.
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   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The two varieties of coffee grown in Kerala are __________ and ______________ .
   2. Kerala is the largest producer of ___________ .
   3. Indian spices are renowned for their ____________ .
   4. Rubber is grown in the state of __________ .
   5. ______________ soils are ideal for growing coffee.
   6. Coconut provides major products such as __________, ________, _______ and ____________ ,
   7. The various kinds of processed rubber are __________, ____________ and ____________ .
   8. In between the rows of rubber trees, ________ are planted to supplement the farmers' income.