Question

Which of the following cropping methods maintains soil fertility?
(i) Mixed farming
(ii) Crop rotation
(iii) Mono cropping

• A. Only (i)
• B. (i) and (ii)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(i) and (ii)

• Mixed farming is the process of growing crops and livestock animals in same areas of land.
• In mixed farming manure is available from livestock animals maintains soil fertility.
• Crop rotation is the method of cultivation in which different crops are cultivated on the same land in successive seasons. It helps to maintain the soil productivity.
• Mono cropping is the pattern of cropping of a similar type of plant in the same land throughout the year. It reduces the biodiversity and increases the difficulty in nutrient cycling.
• Thus, the correct answer is option B.