Q. What are the advantages of Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) in agriculture?
1. Save water
2. Low Seed requirement
3. Reduced methane emissions
4. Early crop maturity
Select the correct answer given below using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) refers to the process of establishing a rice crop from seeds sown in the field rather than by transplanting seedlings from nursery.
Benefits of DSR: a) Water savings b) Low Labour Cost and energy (power) c) Reduced methane emissions d) Early crop maturity and e) could be a solution to the issue of stubble burning.
Disadvantages: a) Seeds are exposed to rat and bird attacks b) Sowing needs to be done timely so that the plants comes out properly before the monsoon rains arrives and c) Seed requirement is also high.
Source: Run-up to COP26: Wonder rice may help reduce emissions, offer good yield
