Question

Study the following ststements regarding organic farming and select the correct ones.
(i) It utilities genetically modified crops like Bt cotton.
(ii) It uses only naturally produced inputs like compost and biofertilisers.
(iii) It does not use pesticides and urea.
(iv) It produces vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals.

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (iii) and (iv)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is C (ii) and (iii)

In organic farming, farmers use manures, bio fertilisers, biopesticides and biocontrol agents to increase the crop production instead of using artificial fertilisers and pesticides. It does not utilise genetic engineering.