Mixed cropping

Q.

When different types of crops are grown alternatively in the same field it is:

1. Mixed cropping

2. Intercropping

3. Crop rotation

4. Jhooming cultivation

Q.

Growing of wheat and groundnut on the same field is called

Q. Assertion (A): To have a continuous supply of income and food, farmers can adopt mixed cropping.

Reason (R): This is because in mixed cropping, multiple crops are planted on the same land.

Choose the correct option.

1. A and R are true, and R explains A.
2. A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. Both A and R are false.

Q. How are the crops chosen in mixed cropping?

1. In a way that consumes less groundwater.
2. In a way that provides nutritious food for human beings.
3. In a way that provides nutritious food for livestock.
4. In a way that is affordable to the farmer.

Q. How does mixed cropping nourish the soil?

1. It prevents soil erosion.
2. It preserves groundwater.
3. It balances soil composition.
4. It prevents pest infestation.

Q. If one of the crops fail in mixed farming, then the entire field is affected and causes loss to the farmer.

1. False
2. True