WAEC Economics 2017 Question 27

Question 27

Agriculture

The system of agriculture which involves the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for family consumption only is termed

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

Answer: D (subsistence farming.)

Explanation

Farming only to feed one's family is subsistence farming.