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Q11 (CISF/2021) Geography › World Human & Economic Geography

Which one of the following is a characteristic feature of Market Gardening ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: B

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Market gardening and horticulture specialize in the intensive cultivation of high-value crops such as vegetables, fruits, and flowers specifically for urban markets. Key characteristics include:

  • Small Farm Size: Unlike extensive agriculture, farms are small and managed intensively.
  • Location: It is developed in densely populated industrial districts of North-West Europe, North-Eastern USA, and the Mediterranean region, not sparsely populated areas.
  • Economic Focus: It caters to urban consumers with high purchasing power, utilizing expensive inputs like fertilizers, irrigation, and green houses.
  • Netherlands: The Netherlands is a premier example of market gardening, particularly famous for its specialization in floriculture (e.g., tulips) and horticultural crops exported across Europe.

Therefore, option B is the correct characteristic, while A, C, and D are factually incorrect regarding the nature of market gardening.

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