Question

Which of the following is/are related to cropping patterns in India?

• A. Mixed cropping
• B. Inter-cropping
• C. Crop rotation
• D. Organic cropping
• E. Inorganic cropping

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Crop rotation

Cropping pattern refers to the proportion of land under cultivation of different crops at different points of time. This indicates the time and arrangement of crops in a particular land area.
In India, the cropping pattern is determined by rainfall, temperature, climate, technology and soil type.
In order to obtain maximum yields, different patterns of cropping are practised. The major cropping patterns include mixed cropping,inter-cropping and crop rotation.