Question

Growing two or more crops in definite row pattern is called

• A. Crop rotation
• B. Inter-cropping
• C. Mixed cropping
• D. Intra-cropping

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Inter-cropping

Inter-cropping is growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same field in a definite pattern. A few rows of one crop alternate with a few rows of a second crop. The crops are selected such that their nutrient requirements are different. This ensures maximum utilization of the nutrients supplied, and also prevents pests and diseases from spreading to all the plants belonging to one crop in a field. Thus, both crops give better returns.

So, the correct answer is 'Inter-cropping'.