Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Primary Activities

Question:

In 'Intensive subsistence agriculture' what is the meaning of the term 'intensive' ?

Options:

High use of machinery

Work with help of family labour

Work with the help of outside labour

both 2 and 3

Correct Answer:

Work with help of family labour

Explanation:

In Intensive subsistence agriculture, land holdings are very small due to the high density of population. Farmers work with the help of family labour leading to intensive use of land. Use of machinery is limited and most of the agricultural operations are done by manual labour.