Question

In areas where the rainfall is low and irrigation facilities are inadequate,the land farming carried out there is known as ________.

• A. Shifting agriculture
• B. Wet -farming
• C. Dry farming
• D. Biological farming

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Dry farming

A type of farming practiced in arid areas without irrigation by planting drought-resistant crops or by employing moisture-enhancing techniques is called dry farming. Crops adapted to dry farming are usually smaller and quicker to mature than those grown under more humid conditions and are usually allotted more space. Dry farmed crops may include grapes, tomatoes, pumpkins, beans, etc.