Question

Which of the following statements about plantations are correct?

• A. Farm size in this type of farming is 40 hectares or above.
• B. Multiple crops are grown in this type of farming.
• C. This type of farming is seen in temperate grasslands.
• D. This type of farming requires large scale capital investments.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A Farm size in this type of farming is 40 hectares or above.
D This type of farming requires large scale capital investments.

Plantation farming is a type of farming where a single crop is grown in large estates. The size of the farm for this type is 40 hectares or above. As these are grown in rougher terrains, large capitals are required for the processing, wages, pieces of equipment and other requirements.