In which one of the following countries is intensive subsistence agric

In which one of the following countries is intensive subsistence agriculture not predominantly practised ?

India

Japan

Canada

Indonesia

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2021

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Intensive subsistence agriculture is characterized by high labour input per unit of land, small farm sizes, cultivation primarily for self-consumption, and often multiple cropping in a year. This type of agriculture is predominantly practiced in densely populated regions with favourable climates, such as parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. India, Japan, and Indonesia have historically significant areas where this is practiced, although mechanization and commercialization have increased, especially in Japan. Canada, in contrast, is a large country with a relatively low population density and its agriculture is predominantly extensive (large farms), highly mechanized, and commercial, focused on producing surpluses for domestic markets and export.

Intensive subsistence agriculture is typical in areas where land is scarce, population density is high, and the economy is largely agrarian. Farmers focus on maximizing yield from small plots using manual labour and simple tools.

Commercial agriculture, in contrast to subsistence agriculture, is practiced primarily for sale in the market. It often involves larger farms, specialized crops or livestock, high levels of mechanization and technology, and significant capital investment. Canada is a leading practitioner of various forms of commercial agriculture, such as extensive commercial grain farming and mixed farming.

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