Question

Which of the following is the characteristic of organic farming?
1. Use of chemical fertilizers to improve soil fertility
2. Frequent decomposing and fallowing.
3. Use of herbs to control pests.
4. Higher productivity per hectare.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2 and 3 only

Organic farming is a system of farming which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs and to a large extent rely upon crop rotations, crop residues, animal manures, etc. Its characteristics are:

• Use of organic materials as pesticides and insecticides.
  
• protecting the long-term fertility of the soil.
• Frequent decomposing and fallowing

Its focus doesn't lie on higher productivity but on long-term fertility and productivity of the land.