In which type of farming, the land is used for growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock?

Correct option is A

The answer is (a) The type of farming in which the land is used for growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock is known as Mixed farming.
Mixed farming involves the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals on the same farm. The crops grown can be food crops like wheat, rice, maize, vegetables, etc., and fodder crops like alfalfa, clover, or other grasses that are used to feed livestock. The livestock raised may include cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, or other animals. The benefits of mixed farming include the utilization of crop residues as animal feed, the use of animal manure as organic fertilizer for crops, and a more balanced agricultural system.
Here's a detailed explanation of each option:
· Dairy farming: Dairy farming is a type of farming where the primary focus is on raising cattle for milk production. The main objective of dairy farming is to produce and sell milk and other dairy products like cheese, butter, and yogurt. While some dairy farms may also grow crops to feed the cattle, the main goal here is milk production rather than a balanced integration of crops and livestock.
· Plantation farming: Plantation farming is an agricultural system in which large-scale single-crop farms are established, typically in tropical or subtropical regions. The focus is on cash crops like tea, coffee, cocoa, rubber, palm oil, sugarcane, etc. This type of farming is characterized by monoculture, where a single crop is grown on a vast expanse of land. Plantation farming is different from mixed farming, as it does not involve rearing livestock and often concentrates on cash crops for export or industrial use.
· Commercial farming: Commercial farming refers to the large-scale production of crops and/or livestock for sale in the market. It can encompass various types of farming, including mixed farming, specialized crop farming, or livestock farming. The term "commercial" emphasizes the intent to generate profits from agricultural activities.