Contingency Cropping Quiz

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In dry land agriculture, what is the contingency cropping?

The contingency cropping is growing of suitable crop in place of normally sown crop highly profitable crop of the region aberrant weather conditions.

What types of aberrations can occur in dry land farming?

Commencement of rain may be early or considerably delayed 2. There may be prolonged dry spell during south west monsoon. 3. Rain may terminate earlier than normal cessation date or continue beyond normal rainy season.

How often does late onset of monsoon occur in drought prone areas?

Rainfall analysis indicates that in drought prone areas if there is late onset of monsoon in three years out of every 10 years.

What is another term for contingency planning?

<p>Contingency planning is also known by the term aberrant weather planning or mid-season correction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does long term historical data on rainfall indicate about the rainfall in the region?

<p>Long term historical data on rainfall indicate that the rainfall is seasonal, erratic and highly variable in time and place.</p> Signup and view all the answers