Strip cropping:
1. Is planting rows of dense trees between crops
2. Minimises ploughing intensity
3. Preserves crop residue to conserve soil

Select the correct answer from the code given below:
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) None

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Strip cropping:
1. Is planting rows of dense trees between crops
2. Minimises ploughing intensity
3. Preserves crop residue to conserve soil

Select the correct answer from the code given below:
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) None

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Strip cropping is a soil conservation technique that involves planting crops in alternating strips across a field. It helps prevent soil erosion by wind and water, and improves soil health

Statement 1 is not correct: This describes shelterbelts or agroforestry, not strip cropping.
Statement 2 is correct: Strip cropping helps reduce excessive soil disturbance by alternating strips of different crops, which can reduce the need for frequent ploughing in certain areas.
Statement 3 is correct: Some forms of strip cropping, especially those combined with conservation farming, help retain crop residues, reducing soil erosion and improving moisture retention.

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Strip cropping: 1. Is planting rows of dense trees between crops 2. Minimises ploughing intensity 3. Preserves crop residue to conserve soil Select the correct answer from the code given below: (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) None