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Context
Agroforestry
Types of Agroforestry in India
There are five basic types of agroforestry practices today: windbreaks, alley cropping, silvopasture, riparian buffers, and forest farming.
Steps taken
Issues of agroforestry in India
Way ahead
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Source: https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_international/issues/79719/OPS/GASCLC56G.1+GRQCMFTM1.1.html
PRACTICE QUESTION Q) Match the following types of agroforestry practices with their descriptions: Options: A) Windbreaks B) Alley Cropping C) Silvopasture D) Riparian Buffers E) Forest Farming Descriptions: 1. Rows of trees or shrubs planted alongside or between rows of crops to enhance soil fertility and overall productivity. 2. Land-use system integrating trees or shrubs with livestock grazing, providing benefits like improved animal welfare and carbon sequestration. 3. Rows of trees or shrubs planted in a line to reduce wind force and protect crops, livestock, and soil from erosion. 4. Vegetated areas of land adjacent to water bodies, serve to protect water quality, prevent erosion, and provide wildlife habitat. 5. Cultivation of crops, herbs, or other agricultural products within a forest or woodland environment, aiming to mimic natural forest ecosystems. Options: A) A- 5, B-1, C-2, D-4, E-3 B) A- 3, B-1, C-2, D-4, E-5 C) A- 2, B-3, C-21, D-4, E-5 D) A- 2, B-1, C-3, D-4, E-5 Answer: B |
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