art_culture medium MCQ

Which traditional Indian agricultural practice involves growing multiple crops together to enhance soil fertility and pest control?

  1. Mixed cropping
  2. Shifting cultivation
  3. Terrace farming
  4. Hydroponics

Answer: Mixed cropping

Mixed cropping (polyculture) is a traditional practice where compatible crops are grown together to optimize resources, reduce pests, and improve soil health. Examples: millets with pulses, rice with fish cultivation in wetlands.

Topic Eco-Culture - Traditional Knowledge
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway