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Q374. Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plants require a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:

  1. Coffee plants require a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
  2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2010 • Science and Technology

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is correct: Coffee is strictly a tropical crop requiring warm, frost-free, humid conditions (15°C–28°C), whereas tea can be cultivated across both tropical and subtropical climates (e.g., Darjeeling, Assam, Nilgiris in India; China; Japan).

Statement 2 is incorrect: While tea is commonly propagated commercially by single-node stem cuttings to ensure clonal uniformity, it can also be grown from seeds. Coffee can also be propagated through both seeds and vegetative cuttings.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Beware of absolute restrictive keywords like 'only' in botanical propagation statements ('propagated by stem cuttings only').

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q374)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2010 Q374

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2010 GS Paper I Question 374 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2010 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Health & Medicine UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Beware of absolute restrictive keywords like 'only' in botanical propagation statements ('propagated by stem cuttings only').

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