The Telangana government encourages crop diversification to:

Reduce risk for farmers
Promote climate-resilient agriculture
Meet market demands
All of the above

The correct answer is: D) All of the above

Crop diversification is the practice of growing a variety of crops on a farm. This can help to reduce risk for farmers, promote climate-resilient agriculture, and meet market demands.

  • Reduce risk for farmers: When farmers grow a variety of crops, they are less likely to lose their entire crop if one type of crop fails. This is because different crops are affected by different pests and diseases, and they also have different water and nutrient requirements.
  • Promote climate-resilient agriculture: Crop diversification can also help to promote climate-resilient agriculture. This is because different crops have different tolerances to drought, heat, and other climate stresses. By growing a variety of crops, farmers can reduce their risk of crop failure due to climate change.
  • Meet market demands: Crop diversification can also help farmers to meet market demands. This is because different crops have different market values. By growing a variety of crops, farmers can increase their chances of selling their crops at a profit.

In addition to these benefits, crop diversification can also help to improve soil health, reduce soil erosion, and increase biodiversity.