Environment and Ecology
2018
Agriculture and Environment
Sustainable Development
UPSC Practice Question

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 crop sequencing/crop rotations

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

B.2, 3, 4 and 5
D.1, 2, 3 and 5
A.1, 3 and 4
C.2, 4 and 5