Question

Which one of the following types of cultivation was developed by European colonists?

Options

• Kolkoz

• Viticulture

• Mixed farming

• Plantation

Answer 1

Plantation

Explanation:

Plantation agriculture was introduced by European colonists in their tropical colonies across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This commercial cultivation method involves growing a single cash crop, such as tea, coffee, rubber, cocoa, or sugarcane, on large estates for export. It is highly characterised by scientific management, large capital investments, and a heavy reliance on local labour.