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Q75 (CAPF/2017) Economy › Agriculture & Rural Economy › Sustainable farming practices Answer Verified

Which one of the following is NOT correct about organic farming ?

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Organic farming is a holistic production system that emphasizes ecological balance and sustainability. It strictly prohibits the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) [1] and avoids synthetic inputs such as chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators [2]. Instead, it relies on ecologically protective practices like biological pest control and the use of organic manures [4]. A fundamental pillar of organic agriculture is the scientific rotation of crops to maintain soil fertility and manage pests [4]. Therefore, the statement that organic farming uses 'minimal crop rotation' is incorrect; in reality, it heavily relies on diverse and frequent crop rotations, including mixed cropping with legumes and soil-enriching crops, to sustain the agricultural ecosystem without synthetic chemicals [4].

Sources

  1. [1] Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 25: Agriculture > 25.8. ORGANIC FARMING > p. 361
  2. [2] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > Similarities between Organic Farming and ZBNF: > p. 349
  3. [4] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > ORGANIC FARMING > p. 310
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