Shifting agriculture, also known as ___, is a traditional method of cultivation.

Slash and Burn Agriculture

True or False: Shifting agriculture contributes positively to environmental sustainability by maintaining forest cover.

False. Shifting agriculture contributes to deforestation and accelerates soil erosion.

In shifting agriculture, after a period of cultivation, the land is left ___ to recover its fertility.

Fallow

What crops are commonly grown in shifting agriculture?

Common crops include maize, potato, yam, and cassava.

Fill in the blank: Subsistence farming is characterized by ___ land holdings and traditional agricultural methods.

Small

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a consequence of shifting agriculture? 
A) Deforestation 
B) Soil fertility improvement 
C) Soil erosion 
D) Environmental issues

B) Soil fertility improvement

What is plantation farming, and what crops are typically involved in this type of farming?

Plantation farming grows single crops.

• Focused on cash crops.

• Requires extensive labor force.

• Involves significant investment.

Fill in the blank: Developed transportation is necessary in plantation farming to move crops to ___ for processing.

Factories.

What was one of the significant reforms aimed at improving agricultural production in India?

The abolition of the Zamindari Act.

Fill in the blank: The creation of ________ infrastructure was crucial for enhancing agricultural productivity.

Irrigation

True or False: Minimum Support Prices were introduced to ensure farmers received low prices for their produce.

False. Minimum Support Prices were introduced to ensure farmers received fair prices for their produce.

What is the purpose of providing subsidies to farmers?

To make essential inputs like fertilizers and seeds more affordable and accessible.

Fill in the blank: Land consolidation efforts aimed at making agricultural practices more ________.

Efficient