UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2018
Question 54 of 61Environment and Ecology
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
A1, 3 and 4
B2, 3, 4 and 5
C2, 4 and 5
D1, 2, 3 and 5
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Explanation
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