Which of the given practices damages the...

Which of the given practices damages the soil fertility?

A

Intercropping

B

Crop rotation

C

Field fallow

D

Monocropping

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The correct Answer is:

D

Monocropping is cultivating same crop in every season. It damages the soil fertility as it reduces specific nutrients in the soil utilised by the crop with every season. It also increases the pest attacks.

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