Q. Consider the following statements regarding extensive commercial grain farming around the world:

1. It is predominantly a mid-latitude activity, mainly practiced between 30° and 55° latitude in both hemispheres.
2. It is characterized by high yield per acre but low yield per person.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Extensive commercial grain farming is mainly found in the mid-latitude interior lands, typically between 30° and 55° in both hemispheres. The farming is highly mechanized, leading to low yield per acre but high yield per person, as labor requirements are minimal. Therefore, only the first statement is correct, while the second is incorrect.