Balwinder was a small farmer. As his field was rain fed, he could not take the risk of growing specialized crops. He used to mix the seeds of two crops and sow in the field. Kaku, his son who had passed class IX suggested to grow two or more crops simultaneously in a definite pattern. Balwinder followed and the productivity per unit area increased.
Q. Balwinder was a small farmer. As his field was rain fed, he could not take the risk of growing specialized crops. He used to mix the seeds of two crops and sow in the field. Kaku, his son who had passed class IX suggested to grow two or more crops simultaneously in a definite pattern. Balwinder followed and the productivity per unit area increased.
(i) Name the cropping pattern which Balwinder used earlier and the one suggested by Kaku.
(ii) Write two advantages of practising the pattern suggested by Kaku.
(iii) Write two values displayed by Kaku.
Ans. (i) Balwinder – mixed cropping, Kaku – intercropping.
(ii) Ensures maximum utilization of nutrients, prevents pests and diseases from spreading.
(iii) Concern for others, applying scientific knowledge.
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