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What is the primary purpose of commercial agriculture?
What is the primary purpose of commercial agriculture?
- To produce livestock for domestic use
- To practice sustainable farming techniques
- To grow crops for personal consumption
- To cultivate crops for sale in the market for profit (correct)
Which term is used to describe crops grown specifically for commercial purposes?
Which term is used to describe crops grown specifically for commercial purposes?
- Food crops
- Cash crops (correct)
- Cover crops
- Rotation crops
What type of labor is commonly utilized in commercial agriculture?
What type of labor is commonly utilized in commercial agriculture?
- Community labor
- Family labor
- Volunteer labor
- Hired labor (correct)
Where is commercial agriculture most widespread?
Where is commercial agriculture most widespread?
What implements are typically employed in large-scale commercial agriculture?
What implements are typically employed in large-scale commercial agriculture?
What is a defining characteristic of extensive farming in India?
What is a defining characteristic of extensive farming in India?
Which of the following crops is NOT commonly associated with extensive farming in India?
Which of the following crops is NOT commonly associated with extensive farming in India?
Where is extensive farming predominantly practiced in India?
Where is extensive farming predominantly practiced in India?
Which agricultural practice is characterized by large-scale operations and is primarily mechanized?
Which agricultural practice is characterized by large-scale operations and is primarily mechanized?
Which type of agriculture is primarily associated with crops like tea, coffee, and rubber?
Which type of agriculture is primarily associated with crops like tea, coffee, and rubber?
What is the primary characteristic of Shifting Agriculture?
What is the primary characteristic of Shifting Agriculture?
Why is Shifting Agriculture discouraged by the government?
Why is Shifting Agriculture discouraged by the government?
What is another name for the 'slash-and-burn' method used in Shifting Agriculture?
What is another name for the 'slash-and-burn' method used in Shifting Agriculture?
What type of farming does Shifting Agriculture represent?
What type of farming does Shifting Agriculture represent?
What environmental consequence is associated with Shifting Agriculture?
What environmental consequence is associated with Shifting Agriculture?
What is the primary purpose of subsistence farming?
What is the primary purpose of subsistence farming?
Which type of farming aims to produce the most crops from a small piece of land?
Which type of farming aims to produce the most crops from a small piece of land?
Which of the following is NOT a type of farming mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of farming mentioned?
What distinguishes commercial agriculture from subsistence agriculture?
What distinguishes commercial agriculture from subsistence agriculture?
Which farming type is characterized by varying agricultural practices, including both organic and non-organic methods?
Which farming type is characterized by varying agricultural practices, including both organic and non-organic methods?
What is the initial step in the process of shifting agriculture known as 'slash and burn'?
What is the initial step in the process of shifting agriculture known as 'slash and burn'?
What happens to the land after two or three years of planting in a slash and burn system?
What happens to the land after two or three years of planting in a slash and burn system?
Why is the clearing abandoned in the slash and burn method?
Why is the clearing abandoned in the slash and burn method?
What follows the abandonment of a clearing in the slash and burn process?
What follows the abandonment of a clearing in the slash and burn process?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for abandoning a clearing in slash and burn agriculture?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for abandoning a clearing in slash and burn agriculture?
What significant change did agriculture bring to human life?
What significant change did agriculture bring to human life?
Which crop is NOT linked to the textile industry?
Which crop is NOT linked to the textile industry?
How does agriculture contribute to employment in developing countries?
How does agriculture contribute to employment in developing countries?
What is an example of the infrastructural development linked to agriculture?
What is an example of the infrastructural development linked to agriculture?
What role does agricultural prosperity play in a country's economy?
What role does agricultural prosperity play in a country's economy?
Which of the following statements about agriculture is true?
Which of the following statements about agriculture is true?
What does agriculture help in creating demand for?
What does agriculture help in creating demand for?
Agriculture has been significant in how many percent of India’s national income?
Agriculture has been significant in how many percent of India’s national income?
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Study Notes
Shifting Agriculture: 'Slash and Burn'
- Clearing made by cutting and burning trees; seeds are planted in the ground post-clearing.
- Typically abandoned after 2-3 years due to reduced yields from weeds, soil erosion, and nutrient loss.
- New clearings are made as communities migrate to maintain agricultural production.
Commercial Agriculture
- Involves cultivation of crops intended for profit and market sale; these are known as cash crops.
- Characterized by large land size, use of machinery, and hired labor.
- Predominant form of farming in Southeast Asia and the USA; major fruit orchards in Central America.
Overview of Shifting Agriculture
- Considered the oldest form of agriculture, does not involve ploughing.
- Commonly referred to as jhumming in India; discouraged by government due to negative environmental impacts such as soil erosion and flooding.
Types of Farming
- Basic classifications include subsistence and commercial agriculture, both driven by economic motives.
- Broader categories encompass shifting agriculture, intensive and extensive farming, mixed farming, and both organic and non-organic farming.
Subsistence Farming
- Focused on producing food primarily for the farmer's own consumption.
- Intensive cultivation practices utilized to maximize yields from limited land.
Importance of Agriculture
- Agriculture is essential for food, clothing, medicines, and various other products critical to human survival.
- Historical significance marked by the Agricultural Revolution over 10,000 years ago, transitioning from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to settled farming.
Economic Impact of Agriculture
- Constitutes 28% of national income in India; pivotal for economic development.
- Supplies raw materials to non-agricultural sectors, e.g., cotton for textiles.
- Stimulates demand for goods from non-agricultural sectors, such as farm machinery.
- Provides employment for a large segment of the rural population in developing countries.
- Agricultural surplus enables export opportunities, enhancing foreign exchange earnings.
- Infrastructure development is closely linked to agricultural progress, including market yards and transportation systems.
Extensive Farming
- Characterized by large farm sizes with fewer workers; focuses on a few major commercial crops.
- Large agricultural machinery primarily used; prevalent in the Terai region and northwestern India.
- Key crops include wheat, rice, and sugarcane, with a focus on crop specialization.
Plantation Agriculture
- Practiced in specific regions like southern and northeastern India, focusing on staple crops such as tea, coffee, and rubber.
- Notably features large-scale production and commodity cash crops cultivated on plantations.
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