Question

The succession that starts on abandoned crop land is

• A. Primary succession
• B. Xerarch succession
• C. Secondary succession
• D. Hydrarch succession

Answer 1

The correct option is C Secondary succession

Primary succession	It begins in the lifeless areas, which lack soil such as lava affected regions.
Xerarch succession	Plants succession starts on the bare ground or rock, especially in dry regions such as the desert.
Secondary succession	This type of succession takes place in the previously colonized area but has been disturbed or damaged due to natural calamities, e.g. abandoned cropland
Hydrarch succession	Plants succession starts on the shallow water such as ponds.

So, the correct answer is 'Secondary succession'.