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Question

Which one of the following agriculture practices is eco friendly?

  1. Cultivation of high yielding varieties
  2. Growing plants in glass houses
  3. Shifting cultivation
  4. Organic farming

Answer:

Option D: Organic farming

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Organic farming”.

Organic farming is considered the most environmentally friendly agricultural practice. It uses biological fertilizers and natural pest control, and avoids synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).