Question

State any 5 characteristics of primitive subsistence farming ?

Answer 1

Answer:

i) More labour requirement in the field

ii) Crop rotation is practiced in few areas

iii) Low land productivity

iv) There is a permanent dwelling spot occupied by the community.

Answer 2

Explanation:

(i) This type of farming is practised on small patches of land with the help of primitive tools like hoe, dao and digging sticks and family labour. (ii) This type of farming depends upon Monsoons, natural fertility of soil and environmental suitability. (iii) It is a 'slash and burn' agriculture.