Question

    According to Boserup’s theory of agricultural

    intensification, what is considered the first stage in the evolution of farming systems?
    A Bush fallow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Forest fallow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Short fallow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Herbs fallow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Dry farming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Boserup identified forest fallow as the earliest stage of agricultural evolution, where land is cultivated for a short time and then left fallow for forest regeneration.

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