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Consider the following statements ( I - IV) about organic farming.
I. Utilises genetically modified crops like Bt cotton
II. Uses only naturally produced inputs like compost.
III. Does not use pesticides and urea
IV. Produces vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals.

  • (II), (III) and (IV)

  • (III) and (IV) only

  • (II) and (III) only

  • (II) and (III) only


C.

(II) and (III) only

Organic farming is the form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest control to maintain soil productivity. It excludes the use of manufactured fertilisers, pesticides, plant growth regulators, genetically modified organisms, livestock antibiotics, etc. It uses only naturally produced inputs like compost.

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'Jaya' and 'Ratna' developed for green revolution in India are the varieties of

  • rice

  • wheat

  • bajra
  • bajra

An organism used as a biofertilizer for raising soybean crop is 

  • Azospirillum

  • Rhizobium

  • Nostoc

  • Nostoc


Which of the following enhances or induces fusion of protoplasts?

  • Sodium chloride and potassium chloride

  • Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate

  • IAA and kinetin

  • IAA and kinetin


'Himgiri' developed by hybridization and selection for disease resistance against rust pathogens is a variety of

  • Maize

  • sugarcane

  • wheat

  • wheat


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