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Three different cropping patterns, viz. X, Y and Z are applied to get the maximum benefits from a crop field. In X, two or more crops are grown together in the same field in different rows or strips. In Y also, two or more crops are grown together but not in definite rows. In Z, different crops are grown on a piece of land in a pre-planned succession. These cropping patterns maintain soil fertility and crop yield.

Select the option that correctly identifies any two of these cropping patterns.

A) X- Mixed cropping, Y- Intercropping

B) X- Intercropping, Z- Crop rotation

C) Y- Mixed cropping, Z- Intercropping

D) X- Mixed cropping, Z- Crop rotation