Question

Distinguish between the following:

Subsistence farming and Plantation farming

Distinguish between the following:

Intensive Subsistence farming and Plantation farming

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Intensive Subsistence farming	Plantation farming
1.	Most food crops are grown.	Mainly cash crops are grown.
2.	Farming is done for its own consumption purpose the only excess is sent for sale.	Farming is done mainly for sale purposes.
3.	Plains with alluvial soil are suitable for cultivation.	Hill slopes are the ideal landform for this type of farming.
4.	Paddy, Pulses, and millets are grown.	Tea, coffee, and spices are grown.