Question

Manoj Reddy, a farmer of Salakamcheruvu village, cultivated groundnut in six acres of land. However, due to the shortage of water, his crop dried up. What are the alternatives available for Reddy, given this unfortunate crop failure?

• A. He can shift to orchard planting.
• B. He can leave his dried crop as fodder.
• C. He can avail relief from the government.
• D. He can take loans to dig borewells.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A He can shift to orchard planting.
B He can leave his dried crop as fodder.
C He can avail relief from the government.
D He can take loans to dig borewells.

In the event of crops getting dried up, Reddy can shift to orchard planting as it requires water only during some seasons and offers regular returns. He can leave his dried crop as fodder for animals. He can also avail relief from the government, given that his mandal has been declared as a drought-prone one. He can also take loans to dig borewells and save the crops from drying up.