Question

    Agroforestry is the combination of agricultural and forestry technologies to create integrated diverse and productive land use systems. It is a multi-functional land use system which offers opportunities for economic gain, livelihood, nutrition and better health and more sustainable environment. Agroforestry is an age old practice in our country. Agroforestry research itself in the country is more than 100 years old. Besides, India has been at the forefront ever since organized research on agroforestry was started worldwide.

    When certain plants are cut from near ground level, they

    produce flush of fresh shoots, which is known as coppicing. Coppicing is done at a height of _______ from ground level.
    A 0 – 15 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15 – 30 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 30 – 45 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 45 – 60 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 60 - 90 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Coppicing is done at a height of 30-45cm from ground level.

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