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Topic

Mixed farming

Asked 2 times in CSE over 2 years (1984–1986), peaking in 1984.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
1984–1986
Span
1984
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 1984
  • Recurs across 2 years (1984–1986)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE1986
Mixed farming means
  1. A Growing two crops at one time
  2. B Growing different crops in succession
  3. C Using different soils
  4. D Agriculture involving crops and livestock ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Agriculture › Crops & Cropping Systems
CSE1984
Mixed farming means
  1. A Simultaneous cultivation of a number of crops in a single field
  2. B Alternate cropping in a field
  3. C Growing fruits and vegetables in the same field
  4. D None of these ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Agriculture › Crops & Cropping Systems

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