Why should a nutrition perspective be included while choosing crops in agriculture?

Correct answer: Because household diet diversity and health are affected

Crop choice affects more than the money earned from selling produce. It also influences what food a household can keep and eat. If families grow only one commercial crop, they may have less access to pulses, vegetables, fruits, oilseeds, or other foods and may depend heavily on markets. A diverse selection can support a more varied diet, although nutrition also depends on quantity, preparation, income, and access to food. Considering nutrition helps agriculture support family health as well as livelihood.

Option B is correct because crops can influence household diet diversity and nutritional well-being. Option A is unrelated to nutrition. Option C is not a general reason for including nutrition in crop planning, and the market is not always closed. Option D is false because irrigation is not generally prohibited. The answer reflects nutrition-sensitive agriculture: production decisions should consider both income and the food needs of the farming family.