Select the one word for the given group of words:
The farming practice of growing trees or shrubs together with crops or animals on the same piece of land
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Agroforestry
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Silviculture | the growing and care of forest trees | The forest officer used silviculture to plan which teak trees to plant and which to cut. |
| (2) Horticulture | the growing of fruits, vegetables and flowers in gardens | Neha took a course in horticulture and now grows strawberries near Mahabaleshwar. |
| (3) Hydroponics | the growing of plants in water mixed with nutrients, without soil | On their terrace in Pune, the Joshis grow lettuce by hydroponics. |
| (4) Agroforestry (answer) | the farming practice of growing trees and shrubs along with crops or animals on the same land | Under agroforestry, Ramesh grows turmeric in the shade of the coconut trees on his farm. |