2020 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question
Q70.
In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture? 1. Crop diversification 2. Legume intensification 3. Tensiometer use 4. Vertical farming Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 3 only
C. 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer

D

Explanation

Option (d) is the correct answer: Crop diversification refers to the addition of new crops or cropping systems to agricultural production on a particular farm taking into account the different returns from value- added crops with complementary marketing opportunities. Legume Intensification: Legumes fix the atmospheric nitrogen, release in the soil high-quality organic matter and facilitate soil nutrients' circulation and water retention. Based on these multiple functions, legume crops have high potential for conservation agriculture, being functional either as growing crop or as crop residue. Tensiometer Use: A tensiometer in soil science is a measuring instrument used to determine the