Which practice involves planting a crop after the harvest of a cash crop and before planting another to reduce erosion?

• A. Contour Ploughing
• B. Cover Cropping
• C. Strip Cultivation
• D. Terracing

Answer: (B)

Keeping soil covered between crops is a way to protect the land from erosion during the time when a field would otherwise be bare. Planting a cover crop after harvesting a cash crop and before the next one helps shield the soil from the impact of raindrops, slows down surface runoff, and keeps soil in place. It also adds organic matter to the soil and, if a legume is used, can improve soil fertility for the following crop. This approach is specifically about maintaining ground cover during fallow periods, which is why it’s the best fit for reducing erosion in this scenario. The other methods work by shaping or dividing the field to control water flow, rather than providing continuous soil cover through a crop grown for that purpose.