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What is one of the potential benefits of crop diversification in agriculture, as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the potential benefits of crop diversification in agriculture, as mentioned in the text?
- Incentivization of monoculture farming
- Higher and more stable net incomes for farmers (correct)
- Expansion of water-intensive crop cultivation
- Increased use of fertilizers
Which method has been adopted by several farmers in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh as a water-conserving method of paddy cultivation?
Which method has been adopted by several farmers in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh as a water-conserving method of paddy cultivation?
- Precision farming
- Zero-tillage (correct)
- Raised-bed planting
- Sprinkler irrigation
What is one of the additional benefits of organic farming mentioned in the text?
What is one of the additional benefits of organic farming mentioned in the text?
- Reduced soil health
- Increased use of chemical pesticides
- Improved water-storage capacity of soil (correct)
- Higher water consumption in irrigation