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?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 3 only

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

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