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

1. Coffee plant requires hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and sub-tropical areas.

2. Coffee is a shade loving plant which is grown with other shady trees whereas tea bush can be planted in the open without any shade.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A)  1 only 

B)  2 only

C)  Both 1 and 2    

D)  neither 1 nor 2