The term 'contingent cropping' means

A. Crops grown to achieve more soil fertility

B. Crops grown for protecting weather condition

C. Crops grown to maintain soil fertility

D. Crops grown to achieve nutritive production

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Contingent cropping means growing crops to protect against weather conditions. When the crop of a season is failed because of climatic and rainfall conditions, another crop is cultivated to catch the forthcoming season.