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Which of the following is the chief characteristic of 'mixed farming'?

  1. A.Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops
  2. B.Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field
  3. C.Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together
  4. D.None of the above.
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together

Mixed farming is an agricultural system that integrates both the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock. This integration allows for a more diversified farm economy, with crop by-products often serving as feed for animals, and animal manure used to fertilize the land, thereby enhancing soil fertility and crop yields.

Source: UPSC gs1 2012

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