Social Science (087) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Features of Plantation Agriculture:

1. Single crop cultivation: A single crop such as tea, coffee, rubber, or sugarcane is grown over a large area of land.

1. Capital-intensive with migrant labour: Plantations use capital-intensive inputs and depend on migrant labourers for cultivation and processing.

1. Industry linkage & market-oriented: All produce is used as raw material for industries. A well-developed transport and communication network connects plantations, processing units, and markets.

Source: Chapter 4 — Types of Farming (Commercial Farming/Plantation)

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Examiners expect exactly three distinct points, each clearly labelled. The key terms from the textbook are: single crop, large area, capital-intensive inputs, migrant labourers, interface of agriculture and industry, transport network, market-oriented. Use these terms — they signal you've read the textbook. Avoid vague language like "it is profitable"; stick to factual features as stated in the chapter.