Correct option is B
Andreson (1970) classified the world's agricultural system based on different farming practices and their purpose.
His classification included:
Ecological Agriculture (A) – Farming adapted to local environmental conditions.
Subsistence Agriculture (C) – Small-scale farming for local consumption, with low external inputs.
Commercial Agriculture (D) – Large-scale market-oriented farming for profit.
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Ecological Agriculture:
- Farming based on local environmental factors.
- Example: Shifting cultivation, agroforestry.
Subsistence Agriculture:
- Traditional, low-tech farming for family or local consumption.
- Found in rural Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.
Commercial Agriculture:
- Market-oriented farming using modern techniques.
- Includes plantation agriculture, dairy farming, and horticulture.
Additional Knowledge:
Industrial Agriculture (B) was not explicitly recognized by Andreson in his 1970 classification
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