Q33. Which of the following statements regarding commercial dairy farming is/are correct?
1. It is highly labour intensive as well as highly capital intensive.
2. It is practised mainly near urban areas and industrial centres.
3. There is no off season during the year as in the case of crop raising.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q33. Which of the following statements regarding commercial dairy farming is/are correct?
1. It is highly labour intensive as well as highly capital intensive.
2. It is practised mainly near urban areas and industrial centres.
3. There is no off season during the year as in the case of crop raising.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is D (d) All of the above
Statement 1 is correct as dairy farming is both highly capital intensive as well as labour intensive. It involves capital investments in farm machinery, buildings, milk processing equipment etc. Labour is required to take proper care of animals.
Statement 2 is correct because the dairy products have a very short shelf life. So, nearby markets are an important requirement for the dairy farms to gain profits.
Statement 3 is correct as there is no off season during the year as in the case of crop raising.
(d) All of the above
Statement 1 is correct as dairy farming is both highly capital intensive as well as labour intensive. It involves capital investments in farm machinery, buildings, milk processing equipment etc. Labour is required to take proper care of animals.
Statement 2 is correct because the dairy products have a very short shelf life. So, nearby markets are an important requirement for the dairy farms to gain profits.
Statement 3 is correct as there is no off season during the year as in the case of crop raising.
