Question

Which among the following statements are true about commercial farming?

• A. It is a labour-intensive form of farming with minimal investment of capital and other supplementary machinery.
• B. This form of farming involves the usage of more efficient methods of production to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• C. Dairy farming, plantation farming, and livestock ranching are examples of commercial farming.
• D. Modern inputs such as seeds of high yielding variety, chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides are used to raise productivity.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B This form of farming involves the usage of more efficient methods of production to increase productivity and reduce costs.
C Dairy farming, plantation farming, and livestock ranching are examples of commercial farming.
D Modern inputs such as seeds of high yielding variety, chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides are used to raise productivity.

Commercial farming is a capital-intensive form of farming wherein the agricultural produce is brought for sale in the market. In this type of farming, manual labour is supplemented with more efficient and advanced machinery. Modern inputs such as seeds of high yielding variety, chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides are used to raise productivity.It increases the productivity and profitability of commercial farms by reducing their costs in the long run.