Question: Soil sickness is caused by:
Options:
Maize
Jowar
Linseed
Both (b) and (c)
✅ Explanation:
-Soil sickness, also known as soil fatigue, is a condition where the soil's productivity declines due to the continuous cultivation of the same crop or closely related crops. This can happen due to the buildup of soilborne pests and diseases, nutrient depletion, and changes in soil microbial communities.
-Both Jowar (sorghum) and Linseed are known to contribute to soil sickness when grown repeatedly in the same field.
-Soil sickness, also known as soil fatigue, is a condition where the soil's productivity declines due to the continuous cultivation of the same crop or closely related crops. This can happen due to the buildup of soilborne pests and diseases, nutrient depletion, and changes in soil microbial communities.
-Both Jowar (sorghum) and Linseed are known to contribute to soil sickness when grown repeatedly in the same field.