The different steps of agricultural practices are given below randomly.
(i) Irrigation
(ii) Ploughing
(iii) Weeding
(iv) Levelling
(v) Harvesting
(vi) Fertilisers
(vii) Sowing
(viii) Crop protection
(ix) Storing seeds
Which of the following represents the correct sequence of these practices?

Options

A. (ii)-(iv)-(vii)–(i)-(vi)–(iii)-(viii)–(v)-(ix)
B. (iv)-(ii)-(vii)-(1)-(vi)-(iii)-(viii)-(V)–(ix).
C. (ii)-(vii)-(iv)-(iii)–(i)-(1)-(vi)-(viii)-(ix)
D. (iv)-(vii)-(1)-(ii)–(iii)–(viii)–(ix)-(v)-(vi)

Answer

To determine the correct sequence of agricultural practices from the given steps, we need to arrange them in the order they typically occur in the farming process. Here’s the step-by-step solution:

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Ploughing (ii)**: The first step in agricultural practices is ploughing. This involves turning over the soil to prepare it for planting. It aerates the soil and improves its quality.

2. **Levelling (iv)**: After ploughing, the next step is levelling. This ensures that the land is even, which helps in the uniform distribution of water and seeds.

3. **Sowing (vii)**: Once the land is levelled, the next step is sowing, where seeds are planted into the prepared soil.

4. **Irrigation (i)**: After sowing, irrigation is necessary to provide water to the seeds for germination and growth.

5. **Fertilisers (vi)**: Following irrigation, fertilisers are applied to provide essential nutrients to the growing plants.

6. **Weeding (iii)**: After the plants have started to grow, weeding is done to remove unwanted plants that compete for nutrients and water.

7. **Crop Protection (viii)**: Once the crops are established, crop protection measures are taken to safeguard the plants from pests and diseases.

8. **Harvesting (v)**: When the crops are fully grown, harvesting is done to collect the mature crops.

9. **Storing Seeds (ix)**: Finally, after harvesting, the grains are dried and stored in appropriate conditions to preserve them for future use.

### Correct Sequence:
The correct sequence of agricultural practices is:
1. Ploughing (ii)
2. Levelling (iv)
3. Sowing (vii)
4. Irrigation (i)
5. Fertilisers (vi)
6. Weeding (iii)
7. Crop Protection (viii)
8. Harvesting (v)
9. Storing Seeds (ix)