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प्रश्न
Which one type of agriculture amongst the following is also called ‘slash and burn agriculture’?
विकल्प
Extensive subsistence agriculture
Primitive subsistence agriculture
Extensive commercial grain cultivation
Mixed farming
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उत्तर
Primitive subsistence agriculture
Explanation:
It is practised on small plots of land with primitive tools. This type of farming is dependent on the monsoons and the soil's natural fertility. Agriculture is also known as 'slash and burn.' Farmers in this type of agriculture only grow food for themselves and their families. Some minor surpluses can be traded or sold for cash.
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