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Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of intensive subsistence agriculture?

  1. Large farm size
  2. Low capital investment
  3. High yield per unit area
  4. Extensive use of machinery

Answer:

Option C: High yield per unit area

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “High yield per unit area”.

Intensive subsistence agriculture is characterized by high yield per unit area due to intensive use of land and labor. It's typical in densely populated regions.