2023 · Q47
Which of the following statements about “Truck farming’ is/are correct? Growing vegetables around urban centres to meet the daily demand of people is known as Truck Farming. It is governed by the distance a truck can cover overnight between the farm and the market. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Indian EconomyGrowth and sectors
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Truck farming is the intensive growing of vegetables around urban centres to meet the daily demand of city people (statement 1 is correct). It is called 'truck' farming because the produce is transported by truck, and its viability is governed by the distance a truck can cover overnight between farm and market (statement 2 is correct). Both statements are correct, option (c).