Question

The black and the white dots in the picture below are an indication of two different types of plants.Identify the cropping pattern shown in figure 'A' and figure 'b'
Mention any two advantages of such cropping system.
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Answer 1

Answer: A is Mixed Cropping

B is Inter-Cropping

Explanation: Mixed Cropping Advantages-

(1) This reduces risk against failure of one of the crops.

(2) These are beneficial in insect,pest and weed control.

Inter-Cropping Advantages-

(1) Crops of different nutrient requirements are selected so that nutrients supplied are used maximally

(2) This also prevents pest and diseases from spreading to all the plants belonging to one crop.