Which type of farming is practiced to meet the needs of the farmer's family?  

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  1. Pisciculture farming 
  2. Subsistence farming 
  3. Commercial farming 
  4. Sericulture farming 

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Option 2 : Subsistence farming 
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The correct answer is Subsistence farming.Key Points

  • Subsistence farming is practiced to meet the needs of the farmer's family.
  • Farming refers to the activity of cultivating crops and/or raising animals for food or other products.
  • Subsistence farming is a type of farming in which farmers grow crops and raise animals mainly for their own consumption.
  • Subsistence farming is also known as self-sufficient farming or family farming.

Additional Information

  • Pisciculture farming is a type of farming in which fish are raised in artificial ponds or tanks for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial farming is a type of farming in which crops and/or animals are grown or raised for sale in the market.
  • Sericulture farming is a type of farming in which silkworms are raised to produce silk for commercial purposes.
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