environment medium MCQ

Which of the following is a practice of 'Conservation Agriculture'?

  1. Intensive tillage and monocropping
  2. Minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotation
  3. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
  4. Clearing forests for new farmland

Answer: Minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotation

Conservation agriculture enhances soil health, water retention, and biodiversity while reducing erosion and input costs for sustainable farming.

Topic Agriculture and Environment
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC