Microbes In Human Welfare Question 38

Question: Organic farming includes:

Options:

A) use of fertilisers and pesticides of biological origin.

B) IPM (integrated pest management programme).

C) locally developed pest resistant varieties.

D) All of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

a- Use of fertilizers and pesticides of biological origin.

b-IPM (Integrated pest Management).

c- Locally developed pest-relevant varieties .

d- All of the above is the correct option.

Organic farming is a technique, which involves the cultivation of plants and rearing of animals in natural ways. This process involves the use of biological materials, avoiding synthetic substances to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage. In other words, organic farming is a farming method that involves growing and nurturing crops without the use of synthetic based fertilizers and pesticides.

Also, no genetically modified organisms are permitted.