The question asks to classify agriculture within the standard economic classification system. This system categorizes economic activities into primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary, and quinary sectors based on the nature of the work involved.
A) Primary activity — Agriculture is fundamentally about extracting resources from the earth (e.g., growing crops from soil, raising livestock using natural feed). This direct interaction with and utilization of natural resources places it squarely in the primary sector of economic activities.
This question asks about the proportion of India's population engaged in agricultural activities. This is a factual question related to India's economic structure and demographics. The answer requires knowledge of recent economic survey data or general economic trends in India.
Correct Option: D) Two-thirds
The question asks to identify the type of farming that relies primarily on natural conditions like monsoon rains and soil fertility, without the use of modern inputs. We need to evaluate each farming type based on its characteristics.
D) Primitive subsistence farming is the type of farming that depends mainly on monsoon rains, natural soil fertility, and suitability of environmental conditions, without the use of modern inputs. It is characterized by traditional methods and a focus on self-sufficiency.
The question asks for the fundamental characteristic of 'slash and burn' agriculture, also known as 'Jhumming' in India. This type of farming is a traditional method practiced by tribal communities, primarily in the northeastern states of India. Understanding its core process will help identify the correct option.
C) Farmers clear a patch of land by cutting and burning vegetation; when soil fertility decreases, they shift to a fresh patch
This option perfectly describes the 'slash and burn' or 'Jhumming' method. The clearing and burning provide nutrients, and the shifting to a new patch when fertility declines is the defining characteristic of this type of cultivation.
The question asks to identify the region in India where shifting cultivation is known as 'Jhumming' or 'Jhum'. This requires knowledge of the local names for shifting cultivation in different parts of India.
Correct Option: B) North-eastern states (Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland)
The question asks for the local name of shifting cultivation practiced in Madhya Pradesh. This requires knowledge of the various regional names given to shifting cultivation (also known as 'slash-and-burn' agriculture) across different parts of India.
D) Bewar or Dahiya is the correct answer because 'Bewar' and 'Dahiya' are the local terms for shifting cultivation practiced in Madhya Pradesh.