Which of the following is true about organic farming?

Organic agriculture relies heavily on chemical fertilisers and toxic pesticides.

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Organic agriculture depletes the soil and devastates natural eco-systems.

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Organic agriculture is a whole system of farming that restores, maintains and enhances the ecological balance.

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All of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above.
In recent years, awareness of the harmful effect of chemical-based fertilisers and pesticides on our health is on a rise. Conventional agriculture relies heavily on chemical fertilisers and toxic pesticides etc., which enter the food supply, penetrate the water sources, harm the livestock, deplete the soil and devastate natural eco-systems.
Efforts in evolving technologies which are eco-friendly are essential for sustainable development and one such technology which is eco-friendly is organic farming.
In short, organic agriculture is a whole system of farming that restores, maintains and enhances the ecological balance.

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