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Explain six main features of subsistence farming in India.                                               [Delhi 2007, 05, AI 04]

Answer:

The features of subsistence fanning are:

(i) Fields are small.

(ii) Scattered landholdings.

(iii) Use of primitive tools.

(iv) Farmers do not use fertilisers.

(v) Farmers do not use high yielding variety of seeds.

(vi) Lack of electricity and irrigation facilities.