Question

Appu was advised by his farmer friend to practise crop rotation on his agricultural field periodically. Why should Appu practise crop rotation?

• A. To manage the fertility of the soil
• B. To increase soil erosion
• C. To reduce soil erosion
• D. To reduce the fertility of the soil

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A To manage the fertility of the soil
C To reduce soil erosion

Rotation of crops refers to the practice of growing a series of different crops in the same area in seasons one after the other. This practice helps in reducing soil erosion and increases soil fertility and crop yield.