Different Types of Farming

Q.

What is step farming?

Q. Which of the following crop(s) is/are grown under plantation type of farming?

1. Tea
2. Maize
3. Wheat
4. Ragi

Q. Match the different types of farming with relevant description:

1) Dry farming	A) Create patches of flat land on sloped areas.
2) Commercial farming	B) Grow food and fodder crops, and rear animals.
3) Terrace farming	C) Crops that require less water.
4) Mixed farming	D) Crops are grown and animals are reared for selling purpose.

1. 1-C; 2-D; 3-A; 4-B
2. 1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-D
3. 1-D; 2- B; 3-A; 4-C
4. 1-B; 2-A; 3-D; 4-C

Q. What is agriculture? Give examples of agro-based industries.

Q. Farming is classified into ___ farming and ___ farming.

1. Relative, Commercial
2. Personal, Commercial
3. Subsistence, Commercial
4. Subsidiary, Rented

Q. From which two words is the term "agriculture" derived?

1. Agro, colo
2. Agri, culture
3. Ager, colo
4. Agri, colo

Q. When farmers cultivate crops for self-consumption, it is known as commercial farming.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which among the following farming practices has led to the deterioration of soil quality and damage to the natural environment?

1. Sedentary farming
2. Mixed farming
3. Intensive subsistence farming
4. Primitive subsistence farming

Q. Farming is classified into ___ farming and ___ farming.

1. Personal, Commercial
2. Relative, Commercial
3. Subsistence, Commercial
4. Subsidiary, Rented

Q. Match the different types of farming with relevant description:

1) Dry farming	A) Create patches of flat land on sloped areas.
2) Commercial farming	B) Grow food and fodder crops, and rear animals.
3) Terrace farming	C) Crops that require less water.
4) Mixed farming	D) Crops are grown and animals are reared for selling purpose.

1. 1-C; 2-D; 3-A; 4-B
2. 1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-D
3. 1-B; 2-A; 3-D; 4-C
4. 1-D; 2- B; 3-A; 4-C

Q. According to sources, 'X' is a form of agriculture wherein a plot of land is cleared and cultivated in a short period of time. The standing vegetation is cut down and burnt to allow its ashes to enrich the soil. Identify 'X'?

1. Commercial farming
2. Primitive subsistence farming
3. Intensive subsistence farming
4. Mixed farming

Q. What is Subsistence farming?

1. Cultivating crops for exports
2. Cultivating crops for self consumption
3. Cultivating crops for selling in the local market
4. Cultivating crops for livestock

Q. is defined as the art and science of cultivation on the soil, raising crops, and raising livestock.

1. Agriculture
2. Animal husbandry
3. Poultry

Q. What is Subsistence farming?

1. Cultivating crops for exports
2. Cultivating crops for self consumption
3. Cultivating crops for selling in the local market
4. Cultivating crops for livestock