Q63) Which of the following statements are true with respect to 'Aquaponics'?

1.It is the technique of growing plants and fish together in a tank.

2.It requires more fertiliser input compared to conventional farming.

3.The yield of aquaponics is less than conventional agriculture.

a) 1 only

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b) 1 and 2 only

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c) 2 and 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is A
a) 1 only

Answer 63: A

Explanation: Aquaponics, a technique in aquaponics fish and plants are grown together in a tank. The tank has fishes in it and on the
sides of the tank there are beds for plants. The water from the fish tank which is rich in nutrients due to the fish waste goes into the
plants. The yield from aquaponics is two times higher than that of conventional farming.

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Q63) Which of the following statements are true with respect to 'Aquaponics'? 1.It is the technique of growing plants and fish together in a tank. 2.It requires more fertiliser input compared to conventional farming. 3.The yield of aquaponics is less than conventional agriculture.

Q63) Which of the following statements are true with respect to 'Aquaponics'?

1.It is the technique of growing plants and fish together in a tank.

2.It requires more fertiliser input compared to conventional farming.

3.The yield of aquaponics is less than conventional agriculture.