| 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to conventional method of cultivation. |
| 2. Drip irrigation can be practised very effectively in this |
| 3. There is no application of chemical/organic fertilizers at all in this |
| 4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. |
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 2, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
The Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SS1) is a new method sugarcane cultivation that is based on the principle of more with less' in agriculture which is similar to the 'System of Rice Intensification' (SRI). SSI is the practice in which we are able to improve the productivity of water, land and labour all at the same. It aims at using less seeds, less water and optimum use of fertilizers and land, thereby achieving higher yields. Following are the main principles which govern SSI. 1. Raising nursery using single-budded chips 2. Transplanting young seedling (25-35 days old) after grading. 3. Maintaining wide spacing (5 x! feet) in the main field, which reduces the seed requirement by 75%. 4. Providing sufficient moisture and avoiding inundation of water, resulting in saving of 40% water. 5. Encouraging organic methods of nutrient management and plant protection. 6. Practising intercropping, thereby increasing effective utilisation of land, giving additional income and reducing weed growth by 60%. Not Available
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