Correct option is A
Commercial Farming is characterized by the use of modern technologies including high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides to achieve high productivity.
Crops grown include cotton, sugarcane, wheat, rice, tea, coffee, etc.
States like Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh are known for commercial agriculture.
It typically uses machines and has low labor dependence compared to subsistence farming.
- Intensive Subsistence Farming – Uses modern inputs in small landholdings but primarily for household consumption.
- Primitive Subsistence Farming – Traditional, low-input farming with minimal tools.
- Dryland Farming – Used in arid regions focusing on drought-resistant crops.