With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation Agriculture” assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture

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With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation Agriculture” assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture ?

1. Avoiding the monoculture practices
2. Adopting minimum tillage
3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops
4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface
5. Adopting spatial and temporal rop sequencing/crop rotations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a)

1, 3 and 4

(b)

2, 3, 4 and 5

(c)

2, 4 and 5

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 5

Answer:

(c)

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Explanation

Conservation agriculture (CA) can be defined by a statement given by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations as “a concept for resource-saving agricultural crop production that strives to achieve acceptable profits together with high and sustained production levels while concurrently conserving the environment” The 3 principles of CA are: Minimum tillage and soil disturbance Permanent soil cover with crop residues and live mulches Crop rotation and intercropping Source: http://www.fao.org/emergencies/fao-in-action/stories/stories-detail/en/c/216752/