Q90 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Art and Culture

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In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture?1.Crop diversification2.Legume intensification3.Tensiometer use4.Vertical farmingSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A 1, 2 and 3 only
B 3 only
C 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1, 2 and 3 only

    1, 2 and 3 only. Crop diversification, legumes, tensiometers — eco-friendly as keyed. Vertical farming is not counted in this trio.

  2. B

    3 only

    3 only. Under-counts.

  3. C

    4 only

    4 only. Vertical farming is the dropped limb.

  4. D

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    All four. Vertical farming is not keyed with the other three.

Summary. Official key is (a) 1, 2 and 3 only. Diversification, legume intensification and tensiometer-guided irrigation are the eco-friendly set. Vertical farming is not in the official four.

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