Question

Which of the following is a feature of primitive subsistence farming?

• A. More labour requirements in the field
• B. Crop rotation is practised in a few areas
• C. Low land productivity
• D. There is a permanent dwelling spot occupied by the community

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Low land productivity

The correct option is C.

Explanation of Correct option:

1. It is the oldest form of agriculture and is also known as slash and burn cultivation.
2. A patch of land is cleared by setting it on fire.
3. This patched burn land is used to sow seeds and grow crops.
4. Productivity of land is very low due to the lack of use of modern inputs or fertilizers in primitive subsistence farming.
5. Primitive implements like digging sticks, doors, and hoes are used in subsistence farming.
6. On small plots of land, primitive subsistence farming is practiced.
7. Primitive subsistence farming is reliant on a variety of environmental factors, including the monsoon and the soil's inherent fertility.'
8. Hill slopes are preferred because of better drainage for this type of farming.
9. By clearing a plot of land, the farmers grow food crops and cereals to feed their families.
10. When the fertility of the soil declines, farmers clear and move the area for farming.
11. Primitive subsistence farming enables the land to repopulate itself naturally.
    

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

More Labour is not required in the field as it is about clearing a plot of land and growing food crops and cereals to feed their families.

Option B:

1. Crop rotation is not practiced in primitive subsistence agriculture as when the fertility of the soil declines, farmers clear and move the area for farming.
2. Primitive subsistence farming is characterized by field rotation.

Option D:

1. There is no permanent dwelling spot occupied by the community as by clearing a plot of land, the farmers grow food crops and cereals to feed their families.
2. When the fertility of the soil declines, farmers clear and move the area for farming.

Final answer: Low land productivity is a feature of primitive subsistence farming.