Question

A farmer in a semi-arid area claims that his farming practice is very environment friendly. Which of the following practices on his farm can justify his claim?

Codes :

• A. 3 and 4 only
• B. 1, 2 and 4 only
• C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
• D. 1 and 2 only

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1, 2 and 4 only

Agro forestry, crop rotation and organic fertilizers and pesticides are environmentally friendly. Whereas, using large scale irrigation system is resource intensive and also causes soil salinity. Rather micro irrigation or precision farming is sustainable