Practice Monocropping And Traditional Farming Practices (49.1.7) - Water Logging – Causes, Effects and Remedial Measures

Practice: Monocropping and Traditional Farming Practices

Lesson 49.1.7Water Logging – Causes, Effects and Remedial Measures

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Question 1.
What is monocropping?
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Think about agriculture where only one type of crop is grown.
Question 2.
Name one water-intensive crop.
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Consider which crops need lots of water to grow.
3Question 3.
What is the primary disadvantage of monocropping?
- It increases biodiversity
- It leads to soil degradation
- It requires less water
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Think about what happens when you grow the same crop repeatedly.
4Question 4.
True or False: Flood irrigation is an efficient method of watering crops.
- True
- False
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Consider how effectively water is used in this method.
Question 5.
Consider a farm practicing monocropping of rice for five consecutive years using flood irrigation. Predict the potential long-term soil outcomes and suggest at least two remedial actions.
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Think about how continuous planting and irrigation can affect soil quality.
Question 6.
Design a sustainable farming model for the same farm that addresses water logging issues while maintaining yield targets.
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Consider how to balance crop type and water management.

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