What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture? 1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop. 2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible. 3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible.
A.2 and 3 only
B.3 only
C.1, 2 and 3✓ Correct
D.1 and 2 only
Explanation
Zero tillage offers all three advantages - residue management without burning, direct seeding of paddy, and carbon sequestration in soil due to undisturbed soil structure.
💡 Practice unlimited UPSC CSE PYQs + AI-tracked progress on each topic. Sign up free →