Following are the main characteristics of primitive permanent agriculture:
1. Gradually shifting agriculture took the form of permanent-cultivation and became primitive permanent agriculture.
2. In this agriculture, available water is used for irrigation.
3. In this agriculture, fields are prepared by clearing the land.
4. Other occupations also originate due to increase in agricultural production.
5. Animal rearing is also done along with this agriculture.
6. Animals are used for cultivaton and transportation.
7. This type of agriculture is done in north – east India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Central Indies countries.
