The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) and (B) only
Option (A) “It does not use pesticides and urea.”
- Organic farming avoids chemical fertilizers (like urea) and synthetic pesticides. Instead, it relies on natural methods such as crop rotation, mixed cropping, biocontrol, neem-based pesticides, etc.Therefore, this statement is correct.
Option (B) “It uses only naturally produced inputs like compost.”
- Organic farming makes use of farmyard manure, compost, vermicompost, green manure, biofertilizers (Rhizobium, Azospirillum, Blue-green algae), etc.These inputs are naturally produced and help improve soil fertility in an eco-friendly way. Hence, this statement is also correct.
Option (C) “It utilizes genetically modified crops.”
- In organic farming, genetically modified (GM) seeds are not allowed because they go against the principle of natural farming.Instead, it promotes the use of traditional and indigenous crop varieties. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
Option (D) “It produces fruits rich in minerals and vitamins.”
- While organic farming can produce healthy fruits and vegetables, the claim that they are always richer in vitamins and minerals compared to conventionally grown produce is not universally supported. Nutritional content depends on various factors like soil quality, variety, and growing conditions.
Final Answer: The correct statements are: (A) and (B) |
