In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly…

In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture? 1. Crop diversification 2. Legume intensification 3. Tensiometer use 4. Vertical farming Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution

Crop diversification (resilience), legume intensification (sustainable productivity), tensiometer use (water-use efficiency) and vertical farming (resource-efficient cultivation) are all eco-friendly agriculture practices. Answer: (d).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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