Name the type of farming which is based on social ownership of the means of production and collective labour.

Collective Farming

The correct answer is Option (1) → Collective Farming

Collective Farming:  The basic principle behind this types of farming is based on social ownership of the means of production and collective labour. Collective farming or the model of Kolkhoz was introduced in erstwhile Soviet Union to improve upon the inefficiency of the previous methods of agriculture and to boost agricultural production for self-sufficiency. The farmers used to pool in all their resources like land, livestock and labour. However, they were allowed to retain very small plots to grow crops in order to meet their daily requirements.

• Co-operative farming involves voluntary cooperation but individual ownership.

• Truck farming is market-oriented farming of vegetables.

• Agro-farming is a general term for agricultural practices.