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 prevalent in densely populated regions, notably in nations such as India and China.
Statement I: Correct. High population density results in very small landholdings.
Statement II: Correct. A defining feature is the limited mechanization and significant reliance on manual labor.
Statement III: Incorrect. It is primarily practiced in South and Southeast Asia, not Central Asia.
Statement IV: Correct. While the yield per unit area is high, productivity per laborer is low due to heavy dependence on manual work. So, the correct answer is (A): Statements I, II, and IV are correct.