Which description best matches a plantation?

• A. A large-scale farm in temperate regions producing a single cash crop for export
• B. A small family farm in tropical regions producing multiple crops
• C. A large-scale farm in tropical regions producing a single cash crop for export
• D. An urban rooftop garden in arid regions

Answer: (C)

Plantation agriculture is defined by large estates that specialize in a single cash crop for export and are usually found in tropical regions. This description matches a large-scale farm in tropical regions producing a single cash crop for export because it captures both the size and the monoculture, export-oriented nature that characterizes plantations. The tropical setting is a key element, as many classic plantations grow crops like sugar, coffee, bananas, or cotton for distant markets. The other options don’t fit as well: a temperate-zone large farm might be big, but plantations are most closely tied to tropical climates; a small family farm with multiple crops is diversified rather than monocultured; and an urban rooftop garden is small-scale, urban, and not export-oriented.