Question

Having travelled around and gathered information about farming, Sheryl plans to adopt the way of farming in which the soil fertility is maintained for a long time for farming. What do you think will be the farming technique she will go for?

• A. Irrigation farming
• B. Shifting farming
• C. Plantation farming
• D. Dry farming

Answer 1

The correct option is B Shifting farming

In shifting farming, the land under cultivation is changed every two years to ensure that the soil gains back its fertility for future cultivation of crops. This technique is majorly followed in tribal areas and maintains the soil fertility for a long period of time.