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  Observe the following pictures and answer the question that follow A = One type of a crop B = Second type of a crops

A	A	A	A	A	A	Agricultural field on which crops are grown
A	A	A	A	A	A
B	B	B	B	B	B
B	B	B	B	B	B
A	A	A	A	A	A
A	A	A	A	A	A

(i) Which type of cropping pattern is seen here in this picture? (ii) Define the cropping pattern. (iii) What should be kept in mind regarding the types of crops, while following inter cropping?

Answer:

                  (i) Intercropping.                                              (1) (ii) In this cropping pattern in which two or more crops are grown simultaneously in a definite pattern on a same field.                   (1) (iii) The crops should be selected such that their nutrient requirements are different to ensure maximum utilisation of the nutrients supplied.                                                            (1)