Question

Read the following statements related to intensive subsistence farming and choose the correct option.
I. Land holdings are very small under it.
II. Use of machinery is limited under it.
III. It is practised largely in Central Asia.
IV. The yield per unit area is high, but per labour productivity is low.

• A. I, II and IV are correct
• B. II, III and IV are correct
• C. I, II and III are correct
• D. I, III and IV are correct

Hint:

Intensive subsistence farming uses small plots of land with high input of labour and simple tools to maximize yield, especially in densely populated regions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Intensive subsistence farming is widely practiced in densely populated areas, particularly in countries like India and China.
Statement I: Correct. Due to high population pressure, land holdings are very small.
Statement II: Correct. Limited use of machinery and more reliance on manual labour is a key characteristic.
Statement III: Incorrect. It is not largely practised in Central Asia, but rather in South and Southeast Asia.
Statement IV: Correct. The yield per unit area is high, but due to heavy dependence on manual labour, the productivity per labour is low. So, the correct answer is (A): I, II and IV are correct.