Question

Explain the merits and demerits of organic farming in a highly populated nation like India.

Answer 1

• Organic farming is the process of cultivating crops without using chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and synthetic products. Instead of using chemicals, organic compounds like green manure, bone meal.
• Merits

1. Eco friendly
2. Richer in nutrients
3. Non-toxic
4. Do not pollute the groundwater.

• Demerits

1. More expensive
2. Produced in smaller quantities.
3. Shelf- life is shorter