Question

Q 16 what is primitive subsistence farming? Mention its features.

Answer 1

it is practised on small patches of land with the help of primitive tools. this type of farming depends upon the monsoon and naturally fertility of the soil. it is called 'slash and burn' agriculture.

* features
(i) primitive subsistence agriculture is practiced on small patches of land the help of primitive tool.

(ii) this type of farming depends upon monsoon, natural fertility of the soil and stability of other environmental conditions for the crop to be grown.

(iii) under this, farmer produce of self consumption.

(iv) per hectare availability of land is very low.