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A farmer grows leguminous crops alternately with cereal crops. Which agricultural practice is he following? Write any two advantages of it.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Agricultural Practice:** The farmer is growing leguminous crops alternately with cereal crops. This practice is known as **crop rotation**. 2. **Explain Crop Rotation:** Crop rotation involves alternating the types of crops grown in a particular field over different seasons. In this case, the farmer alternates between leguminous crops (like peas, beans, or lentils) and cereal crops (like wheat, rice, or corn). ...
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