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The healthy seedlings are chosen and tra...

The healthy seedlings are chosen and transferred to the field to grow fully. This process is known as_____

A

ploughing

B

irrigation

C

agriculture

D

ransplantation

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Process**: The question describes a process where healthy seedlings are chosen and moved to a field for further growth. This indicates a specific agricultural practice. 2. **Identifying Related Terms**: The terms related to crop production include plowing, irrigation, and transplantation. We need to determine which of these terms fits the description given in the question. 3. **Analyzing Each Term**: - **Plowing**: This is the process of preparing the soil by turning it over and breaking it up. It does not involve moving seedlings. - **Irrigation**: This refers to the method of supplying water to crops. It is not related to the movement of seedlings. - **Transplantation**: This is the process where seedlings (or saplings) that have grown in a nursery are selected and moved to a field for further growth. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct term that describes the process of transferring healthy seedlings to the field is "transplantation". **Final Answer**: The process is known as **transplantation**. ---
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