15 Questions
What is a diversified or general farm?
A farm with no single product or source of income exceeding 50% of total receipt
What is an advantage of diversified farming mentioned in the text?
Better use of resources through crop rotations and steady employment of labor
How does diversified farming help reduce business risk?
Due to crop failure or unfavorable market prices
What is a disadvantage of diversified farming according to the text?
Insufficient marketable produce unless producers arrange for cooperative sale
Which ancient civilization in the Indian subcontinent is known for its organized farming urban culture?
Harappan or Indus civilization
What is the primary factor influencing the different types of farming systems in India?
Geographical location and climate
What type of diversified farming is followed under Indian conditions?
Crop-dairy type
What factor largely determines India's crop yields for agriculture?
Monsoon cycle
Which type of farming significantly contributes to the agriculture of India, as mentioned in the text?
Subsistence farming
What percentage of India's GDP was contributed by agriculture and other industries in 2007, as per the text?
More than 16%
What does the term 'system of farming' generally refer to?
Ownership of land, farm resource management, and other managerial decisions
According to Johnson's definition, when are farms in a group described as a 'type of farming'?
When they are quite similar in the kinds and proportions of crops and livestock produced, and in the methods and practices followed in production
What does 'types of farming' generally refer to?
Methods of farming and different practices used in carrying out farming operations
Which term is often used interchangeably with 'system of farming' by some western farm economists?
'Farming systems'
'Diversified Farming' refers to:
Farming involving multiple types of crops or livestock on a single farm
Test your knowledge about diversified or general farming, its advantages, and the concept of relying on multiple sources of income. Learn about better resource utilization, reduced business risk, and more profitable use of equipment in diversified farming.
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