{"id":87284,"date":"2025-06-01T06:39:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=87284"},"modified":"2025-06-01T06:39:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T06:39:17","slug":"which-of-the-following-are-the-characteristics-of-organic-farming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-are-the-characteristics-of-organic-farming\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following are the characteristics of organic farming ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following are the characteristics of organic farming ?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Use of chemical fertilizers to improve soil fertility.<\/li>\n<li>2. Frequent decomposing and fal- lowing.<\/li>\n<li>3. Use of herbs to control pests.<\/li>\n<li>4. Higher productivity per hectare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below :<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;3 and 4 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;1, 2 and 4&#8243; option3=&#8221;1, 3 and 4&#8243; option4=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-1 &#8211; 2015<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-1-2015\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nOrganic farming avoids the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It focuses on natural methods to maintain soil fertility and control pests.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nStatement 1 is incorrect as organic farming explicitly prohibits the use of chemical fertilizers. Statement 3 is correct as organic farming uses natural methods like herbs or biological control for pest management. Statement 2, &#8220;Frequent decomposing and fallowing&#8221;, refers to practices like composting (decomposition of organic matter for fertilizer) and fallowing or crop rotation for soil health, which are characteristic of organic farming. Statement 4, &#8220;Higher productivity per hectare&#8221;, is generally not a characteristic of organic farming compared to high-input conventional farming; yields are often lower, though soil health and sustainability are improved. However, given the options provided, and eliminating options containing the definitively incorrect statement 1, only option A remains. This implies that statement 4 is considered a characteristic in the context of this question, possibly referring to sustainable or long-term productivity goals rather than immediate yield comparison.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nKey characteristics of organic farming include building healthy soil through organic matter, crop rotation, cover crops, natural pest and disease control, and avoidance of synthetic chemicals, GMOs, and synthetic growth regulators. While higher short-term productivity is not a guaranteed characteristic, organic systems aim for sustainable productivity over time.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following are the characteristics of organic farming ? 1. Use of chemical fertilizers to improve soil fertility. 2. Frequent decomposing and fal- lowing. 3. Use of herbs to control pests. 4. Higher productivity per hectare. 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