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

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  1. It does not use genetically modified seeds
  2. Synthetic pesticides or fertilizers are not used
  3. It uses minimal crop rotation
  4. It uses ecologically protective practices

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Option 3 : It uses minimal crop rotation
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The correct answer is It uses minimal crop rotation.

  • Organic farming is an agricultural process that uses biological fertilizers and pest control derived from animal or plant waste such as compost manure, green manure, and bone meal. Hence, statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
  • Organic farming lays emphasis on crop rotation and composting. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
  • Sikkim has become India's first fully organic state by converting around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land into sustainable cultivation.
  • Madhya Pradesh has the highest area of agriculture under organic certification among states.
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