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Q49 (CDS-II/2023) Economy › Agriculture & Rural Economy › Crop patterns and uses Answer Verified

Which one of the following statements about plantation agriculture is not correct?

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Plantation agriculture is a specialized form of commercial farming focused on high-volume production of specific cash crops like tea, coffee, rubber, and sugarcane [3]. It is characterized by large estates that are scientifically managed using sophisticated methods and technical support [2]. These enterprises are capital-intensive, requiring heavy capital outlay for infrastructure, processing, and transportation [3]. Historically, plantations were established by Europeans in tropical colonies using foreign capital and local or migrant labor [3]. However, a defining characteristic is its focus on field crops or horticultural products rather than livestock [1]. While agriculture generally includes livestock rearing, plantation systems specifically exclude the rearing of animals for sale as a core activity, focusing instead on monoculture crop specialization for industrial raw materials [3]. Therefore, the statement that plantation farmers rear animals for sale is incorrect.

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  1. [2] FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Primary Activities > Plantation Agriculture > p. 28
  2. [3] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.2 Farming System and Cropping Pattern in India > p. 336
  3. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 10: Locational Factors of Economic Activities > Plantation agriculture > p. 16
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