With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture the concept of ldquo Conservation Ag...........

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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 crop sequencing/crop rotations

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2, 3, 4 and 5

2, 4 and 5

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Explanation:

Conservation Agriculture is defined as a sustainable agriculture production system comprising a set of farming practices adapted to the requirements of crops and local conditions of each region, whose farming and soil management techniques protect the soil from erosion and degradation, improve its quality, maintain permanent or semi-permanent soil cover and minimize soil disturbance through tillage (just enough to get the seed into the ground) ; regular crop rotations to help combat the various biotic constraint. Therefore statement 2, 4 and 5 are correct.

It does not associate with the monoculture practice and plantation crops.

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