Question

Name three sets of crops suitable for mixed cropping.

Answer 1

Mixed cropping:

1. When two or more crops are grown in the same field simultaneously, it is termed mixed cropping.
2. Growing wheat and gram on the same land at the same time is termed mixed cropping.
3. This practice minimizes the risk of failure of one of the crops due to growing two crops together.

Three sets of crops suitable for mixed cropping are:

1. Maize + Urad bean
2. Wheat + Mustard
3. Wheat + Chickpea

Advantages of Mixed Cropping

1. The crop yield increases by mixed cropping
2. The pest infestation is minimized in this method
3. Reduction in the risk of crop failure.
4. The soil is utilized properly to grow two crops.