Question

In our country, vast tracts of forests are cleared and a single species of plant is cultivated. This practice promotes:
1. Monoculture in the area
2. Preserves the natural ecosystem in the area
3. Biodiversity in the area
4. Growth of natural forest

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Monoculture in the area

The correct answer is Monoculture in the area.

• Monoculture farming is a form of agriculture that involves growing only one type of crop at one time on a specific field.
• It is widely used in industrial farming as well as in organic farming.

• Monoculture planting maximizes the efficient use of soil and local climate conditions.
• The monoculture technique helps farmers to increase efficiency in planting, managing, and harvesting but it also increases the risk of diseases or pest occurrences.
• The positive effects of monoculture farming are mostly seen in crops such as rice and wheat.
• The polyculture system, on the other hand, involves growing two or more crops at the same time.