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Which of the following is correct about plantation farming?

  1. It covers large tracts of land and uses capital intensive inputs with the help of migrant labourers.

  2. High doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for obtaining higher production in this type of farming.

  3. The degree of commercialisation of this type of agriculture varies from one region to another.

  4. The main characteristic of this type of farming is the use of higher doses of modern inputs such as use of HYV seeds, fertilisers etc.

  5. Land holding size in this type of farming is uneconomical due to 'right of inheritance' laws.
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Explanation

This is correct. It is a commercial farming where a single crop is grown over a large area and thus, it covers large tracts of land. Since the owner is a separate entity, it uses capital intensive inputs with help of migrant labourers.

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