The system of farming which involves the use of a large hectare of land planted with economic crops is known as

Tim234D

1 year ago

Greetings, The Myschool Team.
The correct answer is D(plantation farming) and not B(mechanized farming). While this is a bit tricky due to the similarities between plantation and mechanized farming, the approach to distinguish them is based on the wording of the question. Mechanized farming is mainly characterized by the use of machinery. While large-scale production, land scale, e.t.c are also features of mechanized farming, its main distinguishing feature is the use of machinery. Plantation farming on the other hand is not restricted to machine use. It may also include the use of a large amount of labour and was in fact practised this way during the colonial era. It has most of the other properties of mechanized farming but most importantly, it is not limited to the use of machinery. Looking at the question, machinery is not mentioned. So the most appropriate answer is D (plantation farming). Here is some information gathered from the Internet:
Plantation farming
1. Crops are grown on a large scale for sale rather than local consumption.
2. It focuses on a single cash crop such as coffee, sugar, tea, bananas, or cocoa.
3. It is practiced in tropical or subtropical regions.
4. Requires significant labor and capital. (Notice that it is not restricted to machine use).
Mechanized farming
Mechanized farming, also known as agricultural mechanization, involves the use of machinery and equipment to perform agricultural operations. It replaces human or animal labor and enhances productivity and efficiency.
Yes, the other features of land use are there but the above is the main point.
Thus, the most appropriate answer is D (plantation farming) and not B(mechanized farming). Please the necessary corrections should be made. Thank you.