Indian Agriculture: Types, Seasons, and Reforms

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Which type of farming in India involves the cultivation of high-value crops such as tea, coffee, and rubber?

  • Intensive farming
  • Plantation farming (correct)
  • Extensive farming
  • Shifting farming

During which agricultural season in India is the sowing of crops like wheat, barley, and mustard primarily done?

  • Kharif
  • Rabi (correct)
  • Zayad
  • None of the above

What is the main characteristic of subsistence farming in India?

  • Use of advanced irrigation systems
  • Use of modern agricultural machinery
  • Large-scale commercial production
  • Reliance on family labor and simple tools (correct)

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Types of Farming in India

  • Plantation farming in India involves the cultivation of high-value crops such as tea, coffee, and rubber.

Agricultural Seasons in India

  • The sowing of crops like wheat, barley, and mustard is primarily done during the Rabi agricultural season.

Characteristics of Subsistence Farming

  • The main characteristic of subsistence farming in India is that it is primarily focused on producing enough food for the farming family's own consumption, with little or no surplus for sale.

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