Question

Which one of the following is suitable for restoring soil fertility?

• A. Terrace Farming
• B. Rotation Of Crops
• C. Contour Ploughing
• D. Shifting Agriculture Along The Hill Slopes

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Rotation Of Crops

The correct option is B.

Explanation for Correct option:

1. Different sorts of nutrients are required by different plants.
2. Because not all of the same nutrients are used continuously in every season, changing crops or crop rotation on a regular basis helps to keep the soil fertile.

Explanation for Incorrect option:

Option A:

Terrace Farming helps in preventing soil erosion but not in improving soil fertility.

Option C:

1. The contour lines decrease topsoil movement and avoid soil erosion.
2. It is considered to be one of the methods of sustainable agriculture.

Option D:

Shifting cultivation degrades soil fertility rather than improving the same.

Final answer: Rotation Of Crops is suitable for restoring Soil Fertility.