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Q · AgricultureMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about cropping patterns in India: 1. Rice-wheat is the most common cropping pattern in the Indo-Gangetic plains. 2. Intercropping is used to minimise the risk of crop failure due to pests and diseases. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicAgriculture
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Rice-wheat rotation is dominant in the Indo-Gangetic plains. Intercropping diversifies crops in a field, which helps reduce pest and disease risks.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2