According to Harris, India Cannot Convert to a More Mechanized

question 1

Multiple Choice

According to Harris, India cannot convert to a more mechanized system of agriculture. Which of the following is not one of Harris's reasons?

• A) India does not have the capital to purchase machinery
• B) India cannot afford a system for the distribution of petrochemical products
• C) India cannot absorb a massive influx from the rural areas to the cities
• D) India wishes to remain independent from Western countries
• E) Tractors would not be as cost effective as oxen in India

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Definitions:

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors within the skin that respond to stretch and twisting, contributing to the sense of body position and touch.

Merkel Disks

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that respond to light touch, contributing to the sensation of texture and pressure.

Meissner Corpuscles

Special nerve cells located in the skin that detect sensations of gentle touch.

Temperature Perception

The sensory detection and interpretation of changes in external and internal temperature by the body.