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    Which one of the following is the good example of subsistence farming?

    A Organic farming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Commercial farming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Extensive and Intensive farming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Shifting cultivation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    Shifting cultivation, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, is a type of subsistence farming where forests are cleared, the land is farmed for a few years until the soil's fertility declines, and then the farmer moves to a new area. This method is traditionally used by indigenous communities for self-sustenance rather than commercial purposes.

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