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    Question

    With reference to crop rotation which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

    1. Legume must be followed by a non-legume.

    2. Deep rooted crops should be followed by the same type of crop.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 поr 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement 1 is correct: Legumes are often followed by non-legumes to benefit from the nitrogen fixation ability of legumes. Statement 2 is incorrect: It is typically advisable to follow deep-rooted crops with shallow-rooted ones to optimize the use of soil nutrients and space.

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