Which one of the following terms is used to denote the relative land area under sole crop required to produce the same yield as obtained under a mixed or an intercropping system at the same management?

A. Land equivalent ratio

B. Land utilisation index

C. Cropping intensity

D. Relay cropping

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The land equivalent ratio is a term that describes the relative land area required under sole cropping to produce the same yield as under intercropping. It can be used whenever more than one type of yield can be obtained from the same area.