Classify the Indian farming methods used for agriculture.

The farming methods that are used for agriculture are classified into the following types:

a. Shifting or Jhooming agriculture

b. Subsistence agriculture

c. Intensive farming

d. Extensive farming

e. Plantation agriculture

f. Commercial agriculture

g. Dryland farming

h. Wetland farming

a. Shifting or Jhooming agriculture:

The type of agriculture in which forests are cut down and burnt and the soil is made fertile for farming is called Shifting or Jhooming agriculture.

b. Subsistence agriculture:

This type of farming is done using small and scattered land holdings and primitive tools. There are limited facilities for irrigation and electricity and the yield is less.

c. Intensive farming:

This type of farming is done using modern methods such as usage of High Yield Variety seeds (HYV), fertilizers and pesticides. Modern machinery like combine Harvesters and tractors are also used. There is very high yield.

d. Extensive farming:

Extensive farming refers to the cultivation of crops using small amounts of capital and labour in relation to the area of land.

e. Plantation agriculture:

This is the type of farming in which one single type of crop is cultivated. It requires more capital, labour, irrigation facilities and sufficient knowledge.

f. Commercial agriculture:

Commercial agriculture refers to the practice of growing crops or rearing of animals for the purpose of sale thereby making a profit.

g. Dryland farming:

In this type of farming, crops that can withstand dry conditions are cultivated. This is mostly done in areas where there is a lack of irrigation and water facilities.

h. Terrace cultivation:

This type of cultivation is done where the lands are generally slopy in nature. The hills and slopes are cut to form terraces and crops are grown. This helps in prevention of soil erosion.

Thus, in India, different types of farming methods are used depending upon the relief features such as land, temperature, rainfall, and availability of other facilities.