Mention any two advantages of the seed drill method of sowing seed over funnel sowing method.

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Seed drill Funnel sowing

i. Seeds are placed uniformly. i. Seeds are placed randomly.

ii. It prevents overcrowding. ii. It doesn't prevent overcrowding.

iii. Seeds are placed at some depth in the soil thus, protects it from birds. iii. It sows seeds on the surface thus, it does not protect them from birds.

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(b) What precautions should be taken in sowing the seeds ?

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Seed drill	Funnel sowing
i. Seeds are placed uniformly.	i. Seeds are placed randomly.
ii. It prevents overcrowding.	ii. It doesn't prevent overcrowding.
iii. Seeds are placed at some depth in the soil thus, protects it from birds.	iii. It sows seeds on the surface thus, it does not protect them from birds.