Q. Consider the following statements regarding humid farming:

1. Farmers raise crops without the help of irrigation
2. At least two crops are raised in a year in this type of farming
3. Humid farming is mainly practised in regions of low annual rainfall
4. Single cropping is the usual practice in humid farming

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Humid farming, also known as wetland farming, is practised in regions with sufficient rainfall, where irrigation is usually unnecessary and two or more crops may be cultivated in a year. Statements 3 and 4 are incorrect as humid farming occurs in high rainfall areas, and multiple cropping is common.