Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following agriculture practices is eco friendly?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Organic farming

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Organic farming”.
Organic farming is considered the most environmentally friendly agricultural practice. It uses biological fertilizers and natural pest control, and avoids synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

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