Agricultural Types — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following agricultural types is characterized by high capital investment, large landholdings, and specialization in a single crop primarily for export?
Consider the following statements regarding Shifting Cultivation (Jhum) in India: 1. It is primarily practiced in the densely populated riverine plains of North India. 2. It involves 'slash-and-burn' methods and a long fallow period for soil regeneration. 3. It is considered an environmentally sustainable practice in its traditional form. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to be a characteristic of Nomadic Herding?
Consider the following pairs of agricultural types and their associated regions/examples: 1. Intensive Agriculture: Netherlands (Greenhouse farming) 2. Extensive Agriculture: Punjab, India (Wheat-Rice cultivation) 3. Plantation Agriculture: Kerala, India (Spice plantations) 4. Nomadic Herding: Amazon Basin (Cattle ranching) Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Which of the following is an advantage of Mixed Farming over specialized monoculture?