Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding mixed cropping is/are false?

a. In mixed cropping, the risk of total crop failure due to uncertain monsoon is reduced. b. Due to complementary effect of component crops, the yield of both crops increase. c. In mixed cropping, chances of pest infestation are greatly reduced.

  1. Only (a) and (b)

  2. Only (a)

  3. Only (b) and (c)

  4. Only (b)

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as none of these statements are false. In mixed cropping, the risk of total crop failure due to uncertain monsoon is reduced. Due to the complementary effect of component crops, the yield of both crops increases and in mixed cropping, the chances of pest infestation are greatly reduced. This is a wrong option as statement 'b' is correct.

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