Lister planting or furrow planting is practiced for
(a) High rainfall areas to improve surface drainage
(b) Semi-arid conditions to place seed deep in moist soil
(c) Areas where natural moisture conditions are favourable
(d) Irrigated areas leaving more space for operation of equipments

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Answer :

(b) Semi-arid conditions to place seed deep in moist soil

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