Correct Answer : Option C) 1 and 2 only
Statement 1: HYV seeds and chemical fertilizers are used in both commercial and intensive subsistence farming.This statement is Correct. High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds and chemical fertilizers are indeed used in both types of farming to maximize crop production and yield per unit area.
Statement 2: Commercial farming generally involves single crop cultivation on a large scale.
This statement is Correct. Commercial farming is characterized by monoculture (single crop cultivation) practiced on large farms to achieve economies of scale and maximize profits for market sale.
Statement 3: Intensive farming is practiced mainly in areas with low population density.
This statement is Incorrect. Intensive farming is actually practiced in areas with high population density, where there is pressure on land and the need to maximize output from small plots. Areas with low population density typically practice extensive farming where land is abundant.
