According to Kisan Mehta of Prakruti (an NGO), who first suggested growing cotton organically in Maharashtra, for which farmers is organic agriculture more profitable in terms of money and soil conservation in the long run?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Marginal farmers owning less than 0.8 hectare
Kisan Mehta says about 78 per cent of Indian farmers are marginal farmers, owning less than 0.8 hectare. For them, organic farming pays more in money and in soil conservation in the long run.
NCERT (2026-27): “Box 5.5: Organically Produced Cotton in Maharashtra … The produce was later tested by the German Accredited Agency, AGRECO, and found to be of high quality. Kisan Mehta feels that about 78 per cent of Indian farmers are marginal farmers owning about less than 0.8 hectare but accounting for 20 per cent of India’s cultivable land. For such farmers, organic agriculture is more profitable in terms of money and soil conservation in the long run. …” |