UPSC 2020: What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture? 1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop. 2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible. 3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The correct answer is option (d): 1, 2 and 3. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper 1, as Question 83. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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