Question

Crop rotation is an important part of organic farming. Why is monocropping problematic?

• A. The crop is vulnerable to organized crop thieves
• B. It encourages the buildup of diseases and pests that destroy that particular crop
• C. It does not use minerals
• D. It is expensive

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

It encourages the buildup of diseases and pests that destroy that particular crop

Crop rotation is a pattern of growing different types of crops in the same area. This method helps in the replenishment of nutrients by the regular succession of crops over the same field and enhances the health of crops. It minimises the amount of pest and increases crop production.

Monocropping is the method in which the same crop is planted on the same land area every year. Hence the plants become weak in progeny every following year. This increases the buildup of diseases. The pests destroy the crops as they have the information of the crop. Thus the correct answer is option B.