Consider the following statements pertaining to Coffee plantation in India ; 1. Need warm and moist climate with a spell of diy weather during the ripening period 2. Rolling fields having good drainage 3. Strong sunshine over hilly slopes exceeding temperature 35°C 4. Karnataka is the leading producer in India Which of the statements given above are correct ?

Coffee cultivation in India requires specific agro-climatic conditions. It thrives in a warm and moist climate, but a distinct dry spell is essential during the ripening period to ensure berry quality and ease of harvesting. The crop is ideally grown on rolling fields or hilly slopes that provide excellent drainage, as stagnant water is harmful to the plants [3]. Regarding temperature, coffee is highly sensitive; while it needs warmth, it cannot tolerate extreme heat. Temperatures exceeding 35°C are injurious, and the plant is traditionally grown under shade trees to protect it from strong, direct sunshine [1]. Statement 3 is therefore incorrect as it suggests coffee needs strong sunshine and temperatures exceeding 35°C. Finally, Karnataka is the undisputed leader in Indian coffee production, accounting for approximately 70% of the total output. Thus, statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.

Sources

1. [3] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Land Resources and Agriculture > Coffee > p. 34
2. [1] http://www.agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_plantation%20crops_coffee.html