Question

Soil preparation is the first step in the crop production practice. Its main methods are

• A. Basal manuring
• B. Levelling
• C. Ploughing
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above

Soil preparation:

• Soil preparation is the first step in the crop production practice. The most important aspect in agricultural process is to loosen the topsoil.
• The loosened soil helps in the growth of earthworm and soil microbes.
• These organisms add humus to the soil and are friendly to farmers.
• Plants absorb water, minerals, nutrients and air from the soil through their roots.

Hence it is essential to prepare the soil in a proper way before starting the cultivation practice. The soil is prepared by the following methods.
a. Ploughing
b. Levelling
c. Basal manuring