Correct Answer Option B) 1 Only
Intensive subsistence farming is a type of agricultural practice that focuses on maximizing crop yields from relatively small plots of land through intensive cultivation methods. Let me analyze each statement:
Statement 1: Intensive subsistence farming uses HYV seeds and chemical fertilizers.
This statement is Correct. Intensive subsistence farming does utilize High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds and chemical fertilizers to maximize productivity from limited land area. Farmers invest heavily in inputs like improved seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation to achieve higher yields.
Statement 2: This farming is typically practiced on large mechanized farms.
This statement is Incorrect Intensive subsistence farming is characterized by small farm holdings, not large mechanized farms. It is typically practiced on small plots of land (usually less than 2-3 hectares) where farmers grow crops primarily for their own consumption and local markets.
Statement 3: It is characterized by low labor input and extensive land use.
This statement is Incorrect. Intensive subsistence farming actually requires high labor input per unit area. Farmers and their families work intensively on small plots using manual labor and traditional tools. It involves extensive land use in terms of maximizing output from small areas, but not extensive in terms of large land coverage.
