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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “organic farming in India”:
1.India has the highest number of organic farmers in the world.
2.Meghalaya became the world’s first 100% organic state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Status of Organic Farming in India: Highest number of Organic farmers in the world 44.3 Lakhs (Economic Survey 2022-23) with 59.1 Lakh Ha under Organic cultivation

Sikkim became the world’s first 100% organic state.

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “organic farming in India”: 1.India has the highest number of organic farmers in the world. 2.Meghalaya became the world’s first 100% organic state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “organic farming in India”:
1.India has the highest number of organic farmers in the world.
2.Meghalaya became the world’s first 100% organic state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?