Types of Intercropping

What is the main difference between relay intercropping and strip intercropping?

The number of crops grown simultaneously
The timing of planting the second crop (correct)
The width of the strips where crops are grown
The concept of complementary intensive intercropping systems

What is the purpose of companion cropping?

To reduce crop yields
To replace the main crop
To increase or hasten returns on a plot of land (correct)
To compete for resources with the main crop

Which type of cropping system is executed at the field level and includes Rice based, Root based, and Legume grain based systems?

2 Cropping System (correct)
Relay intercropping system
Strip intercropping system
Companion cropping system

In companion cropping, what is an example of two complementary crops mentioned in the text?

Sugarcane + Toria (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does relay intercropping involve?

Planting the second crop before the first reaches its reproductive stage (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that more studies need to be done on 'complementary intensive intercropping systems'?

To explore its potential under declining water conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the water use efficiency of maize based cropping systems compared to wheat based cropping systems?

100 to 200 % higher (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is not a major Maize system in India?

Rice-Maize (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are ley pastures considered useful in reducing drainage?

They hold water well in shallow soil. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which cropping system do we find Wheat-Rice cropping system?

Wheat based cropping system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of ley farming mentioned in the text?

Considerable time and investment are required. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What problems can arise in ley farming due to unfavorable weather conditions?

Unfavorable weather conditions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of combining crops with sugarcane in time and space as mentioned in the text?

Balanced use of resources and inputs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement before sowing new plants under the ley farming system?

Removing modern forms of plant cultivation from the soil (A) Signup and view all the answers

In multistoreyed or multi-level cropping, what does it mean when two or more crops of different heights are grown simultaneously on a piece of land?

Different crops grown at the same time but with different heights (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of the multi-storied cropping system?

Better use of growth resources including sunlight, nutrient, and water (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does ley farming help in improving livestock efficiency?

By providing high nutritional support to animals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between monoculture and monocropping?

Monoculture involves growing different crops in the same season, while monocropping involves growing the same crop year after year. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What best describes multiple cropping?

Growing two or more crops on the same field in a year. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of intensive farming?

To maximize yields through various means like heavy pesticide use and mechanization. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does crop rotation help in agriculture?

Reduces soil erosion and maintains soil fertility. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does monocropping refer to?

Growing the same crop year after year on a piece of land. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does multiple cropping differ from crop rotation?

In multiple cropping, two or more crops are grown on the same field in a year; whereas in crop rotation, crops are changed from year to year according to a planned sequence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cropping involves planting two or more crops in the same field in the same growing season?

Multiple Cropping (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of multi-storied cropping system?

Competition for nutrients among crops (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which cropping system is specifically mentioned to be based on rice?

Rice based cropping system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of Ley Farming mentioned in the text?

Improvement of nitrogen content (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Ley Farming, what does it aim to prevent regarding soil health?

Erosion and deep drainage (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which cropping pattern involves growing only one type of crop in a field?

Monoculture (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of multiple cropping mentioned in the text?

Increased agricultural productivity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention as an advantage of multi-storied cropping system?

Limited use of land space (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Root based Cropping System' is associated with the cultivation of which type of crop?

'Root' (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Sugarcane based Cropping Systems' primarily focus on cultivating which crop?

'Sugarcane' (A) Signup and view all the answers