Q473
An example of companion cropping is
A.
Sugarcane + potato
AnswerB.
Potato + mustard
C.
Potato + radish
D.
Wheat + mustard
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
A companion cropping is a crop sown with the other crop to gain some advantage in yield or crop protection from pests or also one can act as support for another climber crop.Sugarcane + potato is an example of companion cropping. Sugarcane is a tall plant while potatoes can be grown underground, both can be grown simultaneously in the same field without harming each other.