UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following crops are grown mostly under subsistence farming ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Millets and Rice

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Millets and Rice”.

Millets and rice are the crops that are predominantly grown under subsistence farming. These crops are well-suited for small-scale farmers due to their resilience, adaptability, nutritional value, and relatively low input requirements.

Subsistence farming is a type of farming where a farmer grows food for their family and themselves on a small plot of land.

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