Growing different crops alternately on the same land is known as ____________.

Crop alternation

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Crop rotation

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Crop change

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Multicropping

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Solution

The correct option is B Crop rotation
Crop rotation is a pattern of growing different types of crops alternately in the same area. This method helps in the replenishment of nutrients by the regular succession over the same field and enhances the health of crops. Hence, it minimizes the growth of pests and increases crop production.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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