Balwinder was a small farmer. As his field was rain-fed,he could not take the risk of growing specialized crops. He used to mix the seeds of two crops and sow them in the field. Kaku,his son who passed class $IX$,suggested growing two or more crops simultaneously in a definite pattern. Balwinder followed this,and the productivity per unit area increased.
$(i)$ Name the cropping pattern which Balwinder used earlier and the one suggested by Kaku.
$(ii)$ Write two advantages of practicing the pattern suggested by Kaku.
$(iii)$ Write two values displayed by Kaku.

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(N/A) $(i)$ Balwinder used $Mixed$ $Cropping$. Kaku suggested $Intercropping$.
$(ii)$ Two advantages of $Intercropping$ are:
$1$. It ensures maximum utilization of nutrients supplied by the soil.
$2$. It prevents pests and diseases from spreading to all plants in the field.
$(iii)$ Two values displayed by Kaku are:
$1$. Scientific temper and application of knowledge.
$2$. Concern for the family's economic well-being and progress.

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