Question

Describe the features of intensive agriculture in India.

Answer 1

(i) Smaller Farm Size.
(ii) High Intensity of Labour Participation.
(iii) High Productivity.
(iv) Low Per Capita Output.
(v) Emphasis on Cereal.
(vi) Dependence on Climate.
(vii) Dependence on Soil.
(viii) Low Marketability.

(ix) Emphasis on Multiple Cropping.

(x) Emphasis on Manual/animal Force.

(xi) Lack of Modern Technology.