Q. With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of "Conservation Agriculture" assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture?
1. Avoiding monoculture practices
2. Adopting minimum tillage
3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops
4. Using crop residues to cover the soil surface
5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotations
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

Answer: 2, 4 & 5
Notes: Three key features of conservation agriculture are Adopting minimum tillage, using crop residues to cover the soil surface and adoption of spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotations.

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