Using the code given below identify the type of farming on the basis of given characteristics :
- 1. The produce is consumed entirely or mainly by the family who work the land or tend the livestock.
- 2. If a small surplus is produced, it may be sold or bartered.
- 3. It is generally small scale and labour intensive with little or no technological input.
Code :
[amp_mcq option1=”Extensive farming” option2=”Intensive farming” option3=”Subsistence farming” option4=”Commercial farming” correct=”option3″]
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UPSC CAPF – 2023
– Intensive farming is characterized by high inputs of labour or capital per unit area on relatively small plots to maximize yield per unit area.
– Commercial farming is undertaken with the primary objective of selling the produce in the market for profit, rather than for self-consumption. It often involves larger scale, higher technology input, and specialization.