Question

Which one of the following is a good example of subsistence farming?

• A. Organic farming
• B. Commercial farming
• C. Extensive and Intensive farming
• D. Shifting cultivation

Hint:

Shifting cultivation involves moving cultivation to new areas after exhausting the soil’s nutrients.typically practiced by indigenous communities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Shifting cultivation is a traditional, subsistence farming method where land is cleared for agriculture, cultivated for a few years, and then abandoned. This practice is primarily found in regions with low population density.