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What is Subsistence farming?

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Cultivating crops for exports
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Cultivating crops for self consumption
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Cultivating crops for selling in the market
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Cultivating crops for livestock
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The correct option is B Cultivating crops for self consumption
When farmers cultivate crops only for self-consumption and not to sell in the market, this type of farming is known as Subsistence Farming. It can be classified into two types - Primitive subsistence farming and Intensive subsistence farming.

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