Question

Which of the following is not a criteria for the selection of crops in mixed cropping?

• A. Two crops should compete with each other for light, nutrients and water
• B. Both crops should have different water requirements
• C. If one plant is tall, the other should be dwarf
• D. The two crops should not have same root pattern

Answer 1

The correct option is A Two crops should compete with each other for light, nutrients and water

The following are the criteria for the selection of crops in mixed cropping:

• Two crops should be selected in such a way that they do not compete for resources like land, water and sunlight.
• If one plant is tall, the other should be dwarf.
• The two crops should not have the same root pattern.
• Both the crops should have different water requirements.