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In intensive agriculture, how is the fertility of the soil primarily maintained?
In intensive agriculture, how is the fertility of the soil primarily maintained?
- By using chemical fertilizers
- By practicing crop rotation methods (correct)
- By implementing multiple cropping techniques
- By increasing irrigation frequency
What is the main reason for using waste to keep the yield of crops high?
What is the main reason for using waste to keep the yield of crops high?
- To prevent pest infestation
- To maximize water conservation
- To increase soil fertility (correct)
- To reduce soil erosion
Where is intensive agriculture primarily practiced according to the text?
Where is intensive agriculture primarily practiced according to the text?
- Indian subcontinent and East Asia (correct)
- North America and Europe
- South America and Africa
- Australia and New Zealand
Which farming practice is known to harm the productivity of the soil in the long run?
Which farming practice is known to harm the productivity of the soil in the long run?
What type of areas are suitable for extensive farming?
What type of areas are suitable for extensive farming?
What is another name for shifting cultivation?
What is another name for shifting cultivation?
Which method helps make extensive farming profitable?
Which method helps make extensive farming profitable?
Which factor contributes to increased soil fertility in shifting cultivation?
Which factor contributes to increased soil fertility in shifting cultivation?
What makes multiple cropping possible?
What makes multiple cropping possible?
In double cropping, how are crops grown on the same land?
In double cropping, how are crops grown on the same land?
What is the main purpose of commercial farming?
What is the main purpose of commercial farming?
Why is crop rotation important for soil fertility?
Why is crop rotation important for soil fertility?
Which farming method involves clearing land for cultivation, allowing the cleared area to rest and regenerate its vegetation, and then moving to a new plot when the soil becomes less fertile?
Which farming method involves clearing land for cultivation, allowing the cleared area to rest and regenerate its vegetation, and then moving to a new plot when the soil becomes less fertile?
Which term refers to the practice of growing two or more crops in a year on the same land?
Which term refers to the practice of growing two or more crops in a year on the same land?
Which agricultural practice involves planting different crops in a planned sequence on the same field to improve soil health and crop yield?
Which agricultural practice involves planting different crops in a planned sequence on the same field to improve soil health and crop yield?
Which type of farming is characterized by large-scale production for commercial purposes with advanced technology and modern inputs like chemical fertilizers and pesticides?
Which type of farming is characterized by large-scale production for commercial purposes with advanced technology and modern inputs like chemical fertilizers and pesticides?
What is the term used to describe the practice of changing the type of crop planted in a specific field each planting season?
What is the term used to describe the practice of changing the type of crop planted in a specific field each planting season?
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