Which of the following is true in case of intercropping?
(i) Crops are grown in definite pattern of rows.
(ii) Fertilisers cannot be applied easily to different crops.
(iii) Crops can be harvested and threshed separately.
(iv) Spraying of pesticides for separate crops is not possible.
(v) Seeds are mixed before sowing.

(iii) and (v) only

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(i), (iv) and (v) only

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(i) and (iii) only

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(iv) and (v) only

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Solution

The correct option is C (i) and (iii) only

Crops are grown in definite pattern of rows.

Crops can be harvested and threshed separately.

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Q. Which of the following statements are correct regarding mixed cropping?

(I) There is a definite pattern of sowing seeds.
(ii) It increases biodiversity.
(iii) It removes some nutrients specifically.
(iv) Outbreaks of pests and diseases can spread very rapidly.
(v) The crops with different maturation times are grown together.

(vi) Same fertilizers and pesticides are used for all crops.
(vii) The risk of total crop failure due to uncertain monsoon is reduced.

Q. Match the following cropping pattern with the respective pair of crops.

A. Mixed cropping	i. Wheat and soybean alternatively in the same field in different seasons
B. Intercropping	ii. Wheat and pea in the same field sown randomly
C. Crop rotation	iii. Mustard and lentil in the same field in a definite pattern

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Mustard -

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Maize - +
Wheat -

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Gram -

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Paddy - o Soyabean - #

Which of the following hypothetical representations of either mixed cropping or intercropping is not possible?

Q. Which of the following combinations of crops would not be possible for mixed cropping pattern?

Question 14
State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false statements.

(i) Using good quality seed is the only criterion to get high yield.
(ii) Growing different crops in different seasons in the same field will deplete the soil of nutrients.
(iii) All crop plants are sown as seeds in the field.
(iv) Cells of root nodules of leguminous plants fix nitrogen.
(v) Freshly harvested grains must be dried before storing.

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The correct option is C (i) and (iii) only Crops are grown in definite pattern of rows. Crops can be harvested and threshed separately.

The correct option is C (i) and (iii) only

Crops are grown in definite pattern of rows.

Crops can be harvested and threshed separately.