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Which important cash crop is cultivated on the slopes of the Nilgiri hills?

  1. Cotton

  2. Jute

  3. Coffee

  4. Tea
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Explanation

Tea is the most important cash crop cultivated on the slopes of the Nilgiri hills. The Nilgiri region is famous for its tea plantations, especially in areas like Ooty and Coonoor. Cotton and jute require different climatic conditions, while coffee is grown more in the Coorg and Chikmagalur regions.

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