Why may a diverse cropping system be more resilient than monoculture?
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Correct answer: One disease or weather event does not affect all crops equally
Different crops vary in their tolerance to drought, pests, temperature and disease. If one crop fails, others may still produce food or income, spreading risk across the farming system. Diversity does not eliminate water needs and does not guarantee success, but it reduces dependence on one response or one harvest. Monoculture, by definition, has less crop diversity, so A is the best explanation.
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One disease or weather event does not affect all crops equally
Why is this the correct answer?
Different crops vary in their tolerance to drought, pests, temperature and disease. If one crop fails, others may still produce food or income, spreading risk across the farming system. Diversity does not eliminate water needs and does not guarantee success, but it reduces dependence on one response or one harvest. Monoculture, by definition, has less crop diversity, so A is the best explanation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Geography question. Chapter: Geography as a Discipline. Topic: Geography as an integrating discipline.
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