Microbes In Human Welfare Question 57
Question: Consider the following statements about organic farming. Which of the given statements are correct?
(i) It utilises genetically modified crops like Bt cotton. (ii) It uses only naturally produced inputs like compost. (iii) It does not use pesticides and urea. (iv) It produces vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals.
Options:
A) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
B) (iii) and (iv) only
C) (ii) and (iii) only
D) (i) and (ii) only
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] Statement (ii) and (iii) are the correct statements regarding organic farming.
Organic farming comprises the production of crop and livestock that involves much more than selecting not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones.
It supports the use of crop rotations and cover crops, and encourages balanced host/predator relationships.
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