1. Vermicompost is rich in organic matter and nutrients.
2. Biofertilizers and bio-pesticides are not used in organic farming.
3. Crop rotation is beneficial in controlling insects, pests and weeds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
This section analyzes the correctness of statements related to manure and organic farming practices.
Vermicompost is produced through the composting process involving earthworms. It is well-known for being rich in organic matter, essential plant nutrients, and beneficial microorganisms, making it a valuable organic amendment. Therefore, this statement is correct.
Organic farming emphasizes the use of natural inputs to maintain ecological balance. Biofertilizers enhance nutrient availability, and bio-pesticides control pests using natural methods. These are integral components of organic farming systems, not excluded from them. Thus, this statement is incorrect.
Crop rotation involves planting different types of crops sequentially on the same plot of land. This practice is fundamental in organic farming as it helps in managing soil fertility, controlling insect populations, reducing pest and disease incidence, and suppressing weed growth naturally. Therefore, this statement is correct.
Based on the analysis:
The correct statements are 1 and 3.
Which of the following statements about Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is/are correct?
How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming?
1. Permaculture farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are predominant.
2. Conventional chemical farming can cause an increase in soil salinity but the occurrence of such phenomenon is not observed in permaculture farming.
3. Conventional chemical farming is easily possible in semi-arid regions but permaculture farming is not so easily possible in such regions.
4. Practice of mulching is very important in permaculture farming but not necessarily so conventional chemical farming
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With reference to ‘palm oil’, consider the following statements:
1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.
2. Palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.
3. Palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
In the context of India’s preparation for Climate-Smart Agriculture, consider the following statements :
1. The ‘Climate-Smart Village’ approach in India is a part of a project Jed by the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), an international research programme.
2. The project of CCAFS is carried out under Consultative Group on ‘International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) headquartered in France.
3. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR’s research centres.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach.
2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and microirrigation equipment.
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Which of the following is/are the advantage /advantages of practising drip irrigation?
1. Reduction in weed
2. Reduction in soil salinity
3. Reduction in soil erosion
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