Mixed Cropping Benefit
Mixed cropping and growing different crops in consecutive years on the same land helps in:
- Increasing chemical pesticide use
- Pest control and soil health — Correct Answer
- Soil erosion
- Water pollution
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Mixed cropping and growing different crops in consecutive years helps in pest control and maintaining soil health.
Key Points:
- This is a method of biopest control.
- Reduces dependence on chemical pesticides.
- Chemical pesticides contaminated food, soil, water.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Mixed cropping reduces pesticide need.
- C, D: It prevents these problems.
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