Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Crop sequences involving cereals and pulses are commonly followed under the irrigated agro-ecosystem in the southern region of the Indian sub-continent.
Statement II: One of the prominent cropping sequences followed in the irrigated agro-ecosystem of southern India is rice-rice-green gram.
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:

Cropping systems in South India:
- Rice-rice-green gram (irrigated).
- Cereal-pulse sequences: More common in rainfed areas.
- Rice is the dominant crop in southern irrigated ecosystems.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of cropping systems in southern India.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
In the southern Indian irrigated agro-ecosystem, rice-rice-green gram is a prominent cropping sequence.
This statement is true.
Crop sequences involving cereals and pulses are not commonly followed in the southern irrigated ecosystem.
They are more common in rainfed or dryland areas.
Thus, Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is true.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true, which corresponds to option (D).
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