JAMB Economics 1994 Question 31

Question 31

Agriculture

The system of agricultural practice which involves hunting, gathering and growing of food crops for family consumption only is described as

  1. A.peasant agriculture
  2. B.plantation agriculture
  3. C.co-operative farming
  4. D.subsistence farming
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (subsistence farming)

Explanation

Producing only enough for the family's own use, with nothing for sale, is subsistence farming.