Question

Ramu grew rice in his field for his family. He exchanged the surplus produce in the local community in return for wheat. What type of farming is practised by Ramu?

• A. Shifting agriculture
• B. Plantation agriculture
• C. Intensive subsistence agriculture
• D. Extensive agriculture

Answer 1

The correct option is C Intensive subsistence agriculture

Subsistence agriculture is the type of farming where crops are cultivated for domestic consumption. The surplus produce if any is exchanged in the local community. Commercial sale is not involved in subsistence agriculture.