UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2018

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:

  1. 1, 3 and 4
  2. 2, 3, 4 and 5
  3. 2, 4 and 5
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 5

Answer

Correct Answer

2, 4 and 5

Explanation

Conservation agriculture rests on minimum soil disturbance (minimum tillage), permanent soil cover through crop residues, and crop diversification through rotations. Avoiding plantation crops is not one of its principles.

Topics: agriculture, conservation agriculture principles, farming practices, sustainable agriculture