Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India is planning to stop the use of chemical fertilizers completely.
2.Overuse of fertilizers has resulted in a 16% decrease in production in Punjab.
3.India is moving towards natural and organic farming.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. India is not planning to stop the use of chemical fertilizers completely but will be adopting alternate fertilizers.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Overuse of fertilizers has resulted in a 16% decrease in production in Punjab despite a 10% increase in the use of fertilizers in the State during the same period. This is leading to the deterioration of soil health over a period of time. India is moving towards natural and organic farming.
Source: ForumIAS