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_______ is the method by which seeds are sown in the prepared soil by manually scattering them on the field.

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Broadcasting

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Tilling

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Ploughing

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Harvesting

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Solution

The correct option is A
Broadcasting

Seeds are sown in the prepared soil by manually scattering them on the field. This method is called broadcasting.

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Q. "Which of the following statements are true about the broadcast method of sowing seeds?
1) Seeds are scattered over a large area in a random manner.
2) Seeds are sown row by row."

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Q. Read the given paragraph where few words have been italicised. Preparation of soil in a field, before sowing of seeds involved two steps :-
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Q. Question 9
The process of loosening and turning of soil is called

(a) irrigation and manuring
(b) digging and winnowing
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(d) harvesting and storage

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(1) Preparation of the soil
(2) Harvesting
(3) Irrigation
(4) Broadcasting
(5) Tilling
(6) Weeding
(7) Manuring

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