Question

A good typical farm should have the following characteristics: A. Balance combination of various enterprises, B. Consider efficient marketing facilities, C. Efficient use of farm resources, D. Use only old agricultural methods and practice, E. Utilize farmer's knowledge, training and experience.

• A. A, B, C and E Only
• B. A, B, C and D Only
• C. A and B Only
• D. B, C and D Only

Hint:

A good farm should use resources efficiently, have balanced enterprises, consider marketing, and utilize farmer experience.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
A good farm plan should ensure efficient use of resources, balanced enterprises, proper marketing and practical use of farmer experience.

Step 1: Check statement A.
A good farm should have a balanced combination of various enterprises such as crops, livestock, horticulture or other farm activities. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2: Check statement B.
Efficient marketing facilities are important because production should be linked with profitable sale. \[ B \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3: Check statement C.
Efficient use of farm resources such as land, labour, capital, irrigation and machinery is essential. \[ C \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4: Check statement D.
A good farm should not use only old agricultural methods. It should adopt improved and suitable modern practices whenever beneficial. \[ D \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 5: Check statement E.
Farmer's knowledge, training and experience are very useful for farm planning and decision making. \[ E \text{ is correct} \] Thus, correct statements are: \[ A,B,C,E \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (A)} \]