Q357
A Comprehensive Crop Diversification Plan (CDP) is being implemented in Punjab because
A.
Intensive wheat and rice production makes soil degradation
B.
Intensive wheat and rice production leads to groundwater depletion
C.
Intensive wheat and rice production curtails the income of the farmers
D.
Both (A) and (B)
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
A comprehensive Crop Diversification Plan (CDP) is being implemented in the state. Emphasis is being laid on deversification in maize, sugarcane, farm-forestry and cotton by providing various incentives to farmers to make agriculture more economical.