The practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same land is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same land is called:
A. Intercropping
B. Multiple cropping
C. Crop rotation
D. Mixed farming
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Intercropping involves growing two or more crops in the same field simultaneously to maximize productivity and reduce risk, e.g., wheat + mustard, groundnut + sunflower.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Agriculture in India

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