A
The shift from traditional subsistence farming to commercial floriculture driven by women entrepreneurs
B
The mandatory transfer of all agricultural land titles solely to female family members by law
C
The increasing participation of women in agricultural labor while land ownership remains predominantly male-dominated
D
The complete mechanization of rural farms managed exclusively by women cooperatives
Correct answer: (c) The increasing participation of women in agricultural labor while land ownership remains predominantly male-dominated
Explanation
Feminisation of Agriculture describes the growing proportion of women engaged in agricultural work and farming operations while formal land ownership continues to remain largely male-dominated. Options A, C, and D misdefine this systemic agricultural labor trend.
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