Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Conservation agriculture involves no-tillage or drastically reduced tillage, but biological tillage is allowed.
Statement II: During the initial years of conservation agriculture, there is a heavy infestation of weeds but it decreases with passing years.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Hint:

Conservation agriculture:
- Minimum tillage, biological tillage allowed.
- Initial years: High weed infestation.
- Weed pressure decreases over time.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of conservation agriculture principles.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Conservation agriculture involves minimal soil disturbance (no-till or reduced tillage).
Biological tillage (by earthworms and roots) is allowed.
This statement is true.
In the initial years of conservation agriculture, weed infestation is high due to the accumulation of weed seeds on the surface.
Over time, weed seed bank decreases and weed pressure reduces.
This statement is also true.
Thus, both statements are true.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, both statements are true, which corresponds to option (A).
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