Question

When different types of crops are grown alternatively in the same field it is:

• A. Mixed cropping
• B. Intercropping
• C. Crop rotation
• D. Jhooming cultivation

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Crop rotation

The correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Crop rotation is a way of cultivating different crops alternatively on the same piece of land.
2. This method aids in the preservation or enhancement of soil fertility.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The cultivation of more than two crops on the same field is known as mixed cropping.
2. It enhances the yield of both crops due to the positive effect of each crop on the other.

Option B:

Intercropping is the practice of cultivating two or more crops in the same field in a defined row arrangement at the same time.

Option D:

1. Jhoom cultivation is a type of cultivation in which a portion of land is cleared and burned and then used for cultivation.
2. It is also known as slash and burn cultivation.

Final answer: When different types of crops are grown alternatively in the same field it is known as crop rotation.