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Consider the following statements $(A-D)$ about organic farming.
$(A)$ Utilizes genetically modified crops like Bt cotton
$(B)$ Uses only naturally produced inputs like compost
$(C)$ Does not use pesticides and urea
$(D)$ Produces vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals
Which of the above statements are correct ?
$B, C$ and $D$
$C$ and $D$ only
$B$ and $C$ only
$A$ and $B$ only
Solution
(c) : Organic farming is the form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest control to maintain soil productivity and control pest on a farm. Organic farming excludes or strictly limited the use of manufactured fertilizers, pesticides (which include herbicides, insecticides and fungicides), plant growth regulators such as hormones, food additives and genetically modified organisms.