Question

Give a geographical reason for the following:

Coffee is grown on the slopes of the hills in Peninsular India.

Answer 1

Coffee is planted on hill slopes in Peninsular India for optimal drainage, as it cannot tolerate stagnant water.

Answer 2

Because coffee requires well‑drained, humus‑rich soils, moderate temperatures (15–28°C), ample well‑distributed rainfall and protection from strong sun/frost, it is planted on hill slopes (about 500–1,500 m) in Peninsular India where altitude, drainage and shade (Western Ghats slopes) provide these ideal conditions.