HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

GENERAL AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Type of farming to meet family needs is known as:
A
(a) Subsistence
B
b) Mixed
C
(c) Organic
D
d) None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Subsistence farming is practised to meet the needs of the farmer’s family. Traditionally, low levels of technology and household labour are used to produce on small output. Subsistence farming can be further classified as intensive subsistence farming and primitive subsistence farming.

Detailed explanation-2: -In intensive subsistence agriculture, the farmer cultivates a small plot of land using simple tools and more labour. Subsistence agriculture is the type of farming in which crops grown are consumed by the grower and his family.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sometimes known as family farming, subsistence farming is where the farmer cultivates a field that supports their personal or family’s needs. Such a farming method is characterised by: Labour intensive practices. Low levels of technology. Use of indigenous tools.

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