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Question

___ is the type of farming in which ridges and furrows formed across the slope build a continual series of small barriers to the flowing water which reduces the velocity of runoff and thus reduces soil erosion and nutrient loss

A Contour farming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Strip cropping Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Graded bunding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Hilly Farming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Contour farming is one of the most commonly used agronomic measures for soil and water conservation in hilly agro-ecosystems and sloppy lands. All the agricultural operations viz. plowing, sowing, inter-culture, etc., are practiced along the contour line. The ridges and furrows formed across the slope build a continual series of small barriers to the flowing water which reduces the velocity of runoff and thus reduces soil erosion and nutrient loss. 

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