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Question
State whether the following is true or false
Farmers who practise subsistence farming use modern methods of irrigation.
Options
True
False
Solution
False
Correct statement: Farmers who practise subsistence fanning use old methods of irrigation or depend on the monsoon rains.
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______cultivation is generally practised in forested areas.
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| Column A | Column B |
| 1. subsistence farming | i. aims at high yield |
| 2. intensive farming | ii. is a primitive practice |
| 3. extensive farming | iii. is done with cash crops |
| 4. shifting cultivation | iv. is practised by farmers who own small piece of land |
| 5. plantation | v. uses heavy machinery |
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Shifting agriculture is wasteful and harmful to forests and wildlife.
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In which parts of India is shifting cultivation practised?
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Distinguish between intensive and extensive farming.
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What do you understand by shifting agriculture?
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