Question

Q. Which of the following most appropriately defines mixed farming?

• A.
  Type of farming which involves both the growing of food crops to meet the needs of themselves.
• B.
  Type of farming which involves growing a large scale single crop for export and trade.
• C.
  Type of farming which involves both the growing of crops and the raising of livestock.
• D.
  Type of farming which involves cultivation of two or more crops simultaneously on the same field.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Type of farming which involves both the growing of crops and the raising of livestock.
Explanation:

Option (a) is incorrect: Subsistence Farming: Type of farming which involves both the growing of food crops to meet the needs of themselves. It is practised by farmers with small landholdings.

Option (b) is incorrect: Plantation farming: Type of farming which involves growing a large scale single crop for export and trade. It requires huge capital and High mechanisation along with large agricultural landholdings.

Option (c) is correct: Mixed Farming: Type of farming which involves both the growing of crops and the raising of livestock. It provides additional income to the farmers.

Option (d) is incorrect: Intercropping: Type of farming which involves cultivation of two or more crops simultaneously on the same field.