Question

Which one of the following types of farming is most labour intensive?

• A. Horticulture
• B. Subsistence agriculture
• C. Co-operative farming
• D. Collective farming

Hint:

{Exam Tip:}
Traditional farming + small land + manual work = Subsistence = Labour intensive.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Labour-intensive farming refers to agricultural systems that require a large amount of human labour relative to land size and capital use. Such farming is usually practiced in developing regions with limited mechanisation.
Step 1:Understanding labour-intensive farming.
Labour-intensive agriculture depends more on manual work than machines. It is commonly found in areas with high population density and small landholdings.
Step 2:Evaluating the options.

• Horticulture:
  Requires skill but not always the most labour-intensive compared to traditional farming.
• Subsistence Agriculture:
  Practised mainly by small farmers using traditional tools and family labour.
  Minimal mechanisation makes it highly labour intensive.
• Co-operative Farming:
  Organised farming with shared resources; may involve machinery, reducing labour intensity.
• Collective Farming:
  Usually large-scale and mechanised (e.g., socialist economies), hence less labour intensive.

Step 3:Conclusion.
Subsistence agriculture relies heavily on manual labour and traditional techniques, making it the most labour-intensive type. \[ \boxed{(B)\ \text{Subsistence agriculture}} \]