Consider the following about Agroforestry 1 It is a dynamic ecologically based natural resource mana...........

Geography World - Soil and Vegetation

Consider the following about Agroforestry:

1. It is a dynamic, ecologically based, natural resource management system that, diversifies and sustains production and builds social institutions.

2. Its objective is to Encourage and expand tree plantation in complementarity and integrated manner with crops and livestock to improve productivity, employment, income and livelihoods of rural households, especially the small holder farmers.

3. Agroforestry has a lot in common with intercropping. Both have two or more plant species (such as nitrogen-fixing plants) in close interaction, both provide multiple outputs.

4. National Agroforestry Policy is under the nodal ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change.

Which of the following are correct about Agroforestry?

2,3&4 only

1&4 only

1,2&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

With the Budget giving emphasis on agriculture, a conceptual question is expected.Agroforestry is defined as a land use system which integrates trees and shrubs on farmlands and rural landscapes to enhance productivity, profitability, diversity and ecosystem sustainability. It is a dynamic, ecologically based, natural resource management system that, through integration of woody perennials on farms and in the agricultural landscape, diversifies and sustains production and builds social institutions.