Q1
What is subsistence farming?
AFarming mainly to feed the family
BFarming only for export
CFarming with no crops
DFarming using only machines
ICSEClass 6 (ICSE)GeographyCh 5 · Topic 1
Types of Agriculture
Agriculture varies around the world, including subsistence farming, commercial farming, and specialised farming like plantation agriculture.
Core concept
Subsistence farming involves growing crops mainly to feed the farmer's family, common in many developing regions with small farms.
How it works
Commercial farming grows crops for sale in large quantities, often using modern technology and machinery for efficiency.
Why it matters
Plantation agriculture focuses on growing a single cash crop, like tea, coffee, or rubber, usually on large estates.
Key detail
Different regions practise different types of agriculture based on climate, soil, technology, and economic needs.
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• Subsistence farming feeds the farmer's family.
• It's common on small farms in developing regions.
• Commercial farming grows crops for sale.
• It uses modern technology for efficiency.
• Plantation agriculture grows a single cash crop.
• Tea, coffee and rubber are plantation crops.
• Plantations are usually large estates.
• Agriculture type depends on climate, soil and needs.