UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-10

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    Zero tillage farming technique is the new way of cultivation, by which we can gain our aim sustainable development in agriculture. In this regard, which one of the following concept(s) is/are incorrect?                                                                               
    1. Zero tillage or no-till farming is a way of growing crops from year to year without machine tillage.  
    2. It increases the amount and variety of life in and on the soil.                                  
    3. It increases the amount of water and organic matter in the soil and decreases erosion.            
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.                                     

    A)  Only 1 

    B)  Only 2            

    C)  Only 3             

    D)  2 and 3          

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Zero tillage or no-till farming is a way of growing crops from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage. No-till is an agricultural technique, which increases the amount of water and organic matter in the soil and decreases erosion, It increases the amount and variety of life in and on the soil.


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