Question

Rotation of crops means

• A. Alternating crops with fruits over a period of years.
• B. Growing of different crops in the same area in sequential seasons.
  
• C. Growing two or more crops simultaneously to increase productivity.
  
• D. Shifting of the area of same crops.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Growing of different crops in the same area in sequential seasons.


Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar or different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons. It is done so that the soil of farms is not used for only one set of nutrients. It helps in reducing soil erosion and increases soil fertility and crop yield.