Q. Consider the following statements about Intensive Subsistence Agriculture dominated by Wet Paddy Cultivation:

1. It is largely found in densely populated regions of monsoon Asia.
2. The yield per unit area is high but per labour productivity is low.
3. Land holdings are very large under it.
4. Farmers work with the help of family labour leading to intensive use of land.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1, 2, and 4
Notes: Intensive Subsistence type of agriculture is largely found in densely populated regions of monsoon Asia. Intensive Subsistence Agriculture dominated by Wet Paddy Cultivation is characterised by dominance of the rice crop. Land holdings are very small due to the high density of population. Farmers work with the help of family labour leading to intensive use of land. Use of machinery is limited and most of the agricultural operations are done by manual labour. In this type of agriculture, the yield per unit area is high but per labour productivity is low.