Q134
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Agriculture & Livestock
Dry farming is possible because of
- a.Utilisation of groundwater potential
- b.Introduction of quick maturing and resistant varieties of millets
- c.Improvements in technology
- d.All of the above
Answer: (D) All of the above
Dry farming (cultivation in areas with less than 750 mm rainfall without irrigation) is made possible by a combination of all three factors: efficient use of groundwater, introduction of drought-resistant and quick-maturing crop varieties like millets, jowar, bajra, and technological improvements in soil and water management.