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Topic Soil management
Asked 2 times in CSE over 2 years (1979–1981), peaking in 1979.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 1979
- Recurs across 2 years (1979–1981)
Across exams
CSE · 2How the concept evolved
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Sample questions
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CSE1981
Why the Indian farmers plough their fields during the time interval between two crops?
- A In order to keep the soil loose for further cultivation
- B To increase the porosity of the soil
- C To escape drought
- D To prevent Clodding ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Agriculture › Soils & Inputs
CSE1979
Recent discovery of method of reducing salinatio
- A Spreading of husk on the soil ✓
- B Extensive use of fertilizers
- C Intensive use of fertilizers
- D None of the above
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Agriculture › Soils & Inputs
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