Which of the following statements is/are correct about organic farming in India? 1. India has the 2nd highest number of organic farmers in the world. 2. India ranks 3rd in terms of certified area globally. 3. Sikkim became the world’s first 100% organic state. Select the correct answer from below given codes: |ForumIAS

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about organic farming in India?
1.India has the 2nd highest number of organic farmers in the world.
2.India ranks 3rd in terms of certified area globally.
3.Sikkim became the world’s first 100% organic state.
Select the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Status of Organic Farming in India:

India has the highest number of organic farmers in the world (44.3lakhs) [Economic Survey 2022-23]
India ranks 6th in terms of certified area globally. (The World of Organic Agriculture Statistics and Emerging Trends 2023).
Sikkim became the world’s first 100% organic state.

Source: FORUMIAS