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Which of the following is a direct benefit of crop rotation in Indian farms?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · Geography · Agriculture
  1. Increase in soil fertility by reducing pest build-up
  2. Decrease in soil erosion
  3. Increase in need of synthetic fertilizers
  4. Reduce need for irrigation
Answer
Increase in soil fertility by reducing pest build-up

The correct answer is Increase in soil fertility by reducing pest build-up — Conclude that option 1 is the answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify that crop rotation alternates different crops on the same land in successive seasons.
  2. List its primary benefits: reducing soil‑borne pests, improving soil structure and fertility.
  3. Match each benefit with the given options.
  4. Choose option 1 as the correct benefit because it directly states the advantage.
  5. Conclude that option 1 is the answer.
Common mistake: Confusing crop rotation with intercropping or monoculture

Concept tested: Benefit of crop rotation

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