9th Class Science Improvement in food resources Question Bank 9th CBSE Science Improvement in food resources

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      How is intercropping different from mixed cropping?                  

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          Mixed cropping       Intercropping
    1. They is no definite pettern of rows. 1. Crops are grown in definite pattern of rows like 1:1, 1:2or 1:3.
    2. It is undertaken to reduce the chances of crop failure. 2. It is undertaken to enhance the production of crops per unit area.
    3. Mixed cropping cannot be done separately for crops. 3. In intercropping crops can be harvested as well as threshed separately.
    4. Seeds are mixed up before sowing. 4. Seeds are not mixed before sowing.
    5. Application of fertilisers and spraying of pesticides for separate crops is not possible. 5. As per the need of the individual crops, fertilisers as well as pesticides can be applied easily.


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