Which of these is/are the advantages of crop rotation?

It prevents the depletion of selective nutrients

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It prevents the building up of diseases and pests of a particular crop

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It enhances the production by increasing the soil fertility

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
The crop rotation is a pattern of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in the sequential season. It is a method of replenishment of nutrients by the regular succession over the same field. It enhances the health of crops and minimizes the amount of pest. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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