Q. Consider the following statements regarding commercial farming:

1. A characteristic feature of commercial farming is the high input of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides.
2. Rice functions as a commercial crop in Haryana and Punjab, but is a subsistence crop in Odisha.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both statements are correct. Commercial farming involves high input of modern seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides to boost productivity. The level of commercialisation differs regionally; for instance, rice is grown as a commercial crop in Haryana and Punjab, whereas in Odisha, it continues to be produced mainly for local consumption as a subsistence crop.