Which of the following statements with regard to the Mediterranean agriculture is/are correct? 1. The Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialized commercial agriculture. 2. It is intensive subsistence agriculture dominated by wet paddy cultivation. 3.

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Q: 35 (CDS-I/2017)

Which of the following statements with regard to the Mediterranean agriculture is/are correct?
1. The Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialized commercial agriculture.
2. It is intensive subsistence agriculture dominated by wet paddy cultivation.
3. It is a primitive subsistence agriculture.
4. Viticulture is a speciality of the Mediterranean region.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,40,76,5,6,90,15

keywords: 

{'mediterranean agriculture': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'mediterranean region': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'specialized commercial agriculture': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'primitive subsistence agriculture': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'intensive subsistence agriculture': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'wet paddy cultivation': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'viticulture': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer for this question is option 3: 1 and 4 only. Now let`s dissect each option:

Option 1 states that Mediterranean agriculture is a highly specialized commercial agriculture. This statement is correct. Mediterranean agriculture is known for its specialization in producing certain high-value crops, such as olives and grapes, for commercial purposes.

Option 2 states that Mediterranean agriculture is intensive subsistence agriculture dominated by wet paddy cultivation. This statement is incorrect. Wet paddy cultivation is associated with regions that have a monsoon climate, not the Mediterranean region. Mediterranean agriculture is characterized by dry farming techniques due to the region`s limited and often unpredictable rainfall.

Option 3 states that Mediterranean agriculture is a primitive subsistence agriculture. This statement is incorrect. Mediterranean agriculture is not considered primitive; it has evolved and adapted over centuries to suit the unique climatic and geographical conditions of the region.

Option 4 states that viticulture is a specialty of the Mediterranean region. This statement is correct. Viticulture, the cultivation of grapes for winemaking, is indeed a specialty of the Mediterranean region. The region`s climate, soil conditions, and long history of wine production have contributed to the development of a thriving wine industry.

In conclusion, option 3: 1 and 4