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SSC Geography QUESTION #6321
Question 1
Which characteristic best distinguishes subsistence agriculture from commercial agriculture?
  • Farm size and mechanization level
  • Primary purpose of production (household consumption vs. market sale)✔️
  • Crop diversity and rotation practices
  • Use of chemical inputs vs. organic methods
Correct Answer Explanation
The fundamental distinction is purpose: subsistence farming primarily produces for household consumption with minimal surplus, while commercial farming produces for market sale and profit. This drives all other differences in scale, intensity, mechanization, and specialization.