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Rotation of crop is essential :...

Rotation of crop is essential :

A

For increasing the quality of minerals.

B

For decreasing the quantity of proteins.

C

For getting different kinds of crops.

D

For increasing fertility of the soil.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar/diferent types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons. It gives various nutrients to the soil, thus, maintaining soil fertility, organic matter levels and soil structure. It also helps in the replenishment of nitrogen through the use of green manure to sequence with cereals and other crops.
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