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प्रश्न
The writer goes in search of an invaluable indigenous variety of seeds. List three reasons for the importance of keeping records of our indigenous agricultural practices.
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उत्तर
The following are the reasons for keeping records of our indigenous agricultural practices:
- to compare traditional farming practices with conventional farming.
- to compare the fertility of land after each harvest that has been done using modern technology.
- to maintain and safeguard agricultural productivity based on utility.
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