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What are the options for increasing food production?

A

agro-chemical based agriculture

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organic agriculture

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C

genetically engineered crop-based agriculture

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all of the above

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The correct option is D all of the above
Few techniques and technologies were needed to improve the output of food crops to meet the ever growing demand of the human population. The three options that have been used for increasing food production are (i) agro-chemical based agriculture (ii) organic agriculture; and (iii) genetically engineered crop-based agriculture.

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