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?

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Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3. Carbon sequestration involves carbon capturing with long atmospheric carbon dioxide storage which defers global warming. Statement 1 is correct as contour bunding, agricultural practice is carried across hill slopes is an effective method of soil conservation. Statement 2 is correct as Relay cropping involves growing of two or more crops on similar field with planting of 2nd crop after 1st development. Statement 3 is correct as Zero Tillage is applied in conservation of agriculture which brings quantum leap in crop production.

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?

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