UPSC 2018EnvironmentModerate

With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of "Conservation Agriculture" assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture ? 1. Avoiding the monoculture practices 2. Adopting minimum tillage 3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops 4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface 5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotations Select the correct answer using the code given below :

a
1, 3 and 4
b
2, 3, 4 and 5
c
2, 4 and 5
d
1, 2, 3 and 5
Sustainable AgricultureConservation Agriculture PracticesConservation AgricultureMinimum tillageCrop residuesCrop rotationMonoculture

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