GyanGramQuestion
Consider the following agricultural practices:
1. Contour bunding
2. Relay cropping
3. Zero Tillage
In the context of global climate change,
which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration/storage in the soil?
PRELIMS 2012 · ENVIRONMENT
Consider the following agricultural practices: 1. Contour bunding 2. Relay cropping 3. Ze…
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• Correct Answer: C
• Contour bunding prevents carbon-rich topsoil loss; relay cropping increases biomass cover and root inputs; zero tillage reduces soil carbon oxidation.
• All three enhance soil organic carbon sequestration.
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