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38 Box 5.5: Organically Produced Cotton in Maharashtra
In 1955, when Kisan Mehta of Prakruti (an NGO) first suggested that cotton, the biggest user of chemical pesticides, could be grown organically, the then Director of the Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, famously remarked,” Do you want India to go naked?” At present, as many as 130 farmers have committed 1,200 hectares of land to grow cotton organically on the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement’s standards. The produce was later tested by the German Accredited Agency, AGRECO, and found to be of high quality. Kisan Mehta feels that about 78 percent of Indian farmers are marginal farmers owning at best less than 0.8 hectares but accounting for 20 percent of India’s cultivable land. For such farmers, organic agriculture is more profitable in terms of money and soil conservation in the long run.
38 Box 5.5: Organically Produced Cotton in Maharashtra
In 1955, when Kisan Mehta of Prakruti (an NGO) first suggested that cotton, the biggest user of chemical pesticides, could be grown organically, the then Director of the Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, famously remarked,” Do you want India to go naked?” At present, as many as 130 farmers have committed 1,200 hectares of land to grow cotton organically on the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement’s standards. The produce was later tested by the German Accredited Agency, AGRECO, and found to be of high quality. Kisan Mehta feels that about 78 percent of Indian farmers are marginal farmers owning at best less than 0.8 hectares but accounting for 20 percent of India’s cultivable land. For such farmers, organic agriculture is more profitable in terms of money and soil conservation in the long run.
Question: 1
Choose the correct statement:
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Pay attention to the core theme of a passage, like organic farming practices in this case, which help in answering the questions accurately.
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- Cotton uses the largest amount of water.
- Cotton is the largest user of pesticides.
- Cotton can be grown organically too.
- Cotton was grown artificially by many farmers over 1200 hectares of land.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The passage mentions that Kisan Mehta suggested that cotton, which is the biggest user of chemical pesticides, could be grown organically.
Option (3) is the correct choice as it aligns with the suggestion of organic cotton farming.
Option (1) talks about water usage, but the passage focuses on pesticide use, not water.
Option (2) is true but doesn't address the possibility of growing cotton organically.
Option (4) is inaccurate; the passage mentions that 130 farmers have committed to growing cotton organically on 1200 hectares, not artificially growing it.
Conclusion: Cotton can indeed be grown organically, as demonstrated in the passage.
Option (3) is the correct choice as it aligns with the suggestion of organic cotton farming.
Option (1) talks about water usage, but the passage focuses on pesticide use, not water.
Option (2) is true but doesn't address the possibility of growing cotton organically.
Option (4) is inaccurate; the passage mentions that 130 farmers have committed to growing cotton organically on 1200 hectares, not artificially growing it.
Conclusion: Cotton can indeed be grown organically, as demonstrated in the passage.
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Question: 2
Choose the word similar in meaning to: ‘known by many people’
Choose the word similar in meaning to: ‘known by many people’
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When looking for synonyms, consider the context of recognition or renown to identify the correct word.
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- committed
- famous
- marginal
- associated
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
"Famous" is the word that means "known by many people."
"Committed" (1) refers to being dedicated, not widely known.
"Marginal" (3) refers to something being on the edge or not central, unrelated to being widely known.
"Associated" (4) refers to being connected with something, but does not imply wide recognition.
Conclusion: The correct synonym for "known by many people" is "famous."
"Committed" (1) refers to being dedicated, not widely known.
"Marginal" (3) refers to something being on the edge or not central, unrelated to being widely known.
"Associated" (4) refers to being connected with something, but does not imply wide recognition.
Conclusion: The correct synonym for "known by many people" is "famous."
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Question: 3
Choose the word similar in meaning to: ‘officially recognized as something’
Choose the word similar in meaning to: ‘officially recognized as something’
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In formal contexts, "accredited" is often used when something or someone is officially recognized or approved.
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- federation
- standards
- profitable
- accredited
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
"Accredited" means officially recognized or authorized, which fits with the meaning of "officially recognized as something."
"Federation" (1) refers to a group or association, unrelated to recognition.
"Standards" (2) refers to established norms or criteria but doesn't imply official recognition.
"Profitable" (3) refers to financial benefit, not official recognition.
Conclusion: "Accredited" is the correct word for something that is officially recognized.
"Federation" (1) refers to a group or association, unrelated to recognition.
"Standards" (2) refers to established norms or criteria but doesn't imply official recognition.
"Profitable" (3) refers to financial benefit, not official recognition.
Conclusion: "Accredited" is the correct word for something that is officially recognized.
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Question: 4
Choose the incorrect statement:
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When reviewing percentages and figures in passages, ensure they align with the specific data presented in the text.
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- Currently, 130 farmers have decided to grow cotton organically over 1200 hectares of land.
- The cotton grown organically was of high quality.
- 22% of India farmers account for over 60% of India’s cultivable land, as per Prakruti.
- Organic agriculture is profitable for farmers.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Statement (3) is incorrect. The passage mentions that 78% of Indian farmers are marginal farmers, not 22%, and they own 20% of the cultivable land.
The other statements are correct:
Option (1) and (2) mention the organic cotton farming initiative and the high quality of the produce.
Option (4) mentions the profitability of organic farming, which is highlighted in the passage as well.
Conclusion: Statement (3) is incorrect as it inaccurately describes the proportion of farmers and cultivable land.
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Question: 5
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Focus on the specific details given in the passage to identify which statement directly matches the information provided.
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- 78% of Indian farmers are marginal farmers, as per AGRECO.
- 22% of Indian farmers are rich according to the Central Institute of Cotton Research.
- AGRECO is a farming body.
- Organic farming helps in soil conservation.
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Statement (4) is correct, as organic farming is noted to help in soil conservation, which is mentioned in the passage as one of the benefits for farmers.
Option (1) is incorrect because it attributes the 78% figure to AGRECO, but the passage doesn't link this figure to AGRECO.
Option (2) is also incorrect, as the passage does not state that 22% of farmers are rich.
Option (3) is not correct, as AGRECO is an accredited agency that tested the cotton, not a farming body.
Conclusion: Organic farming contributes to soil conservation, which is the correct statement.
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Question: 6
Choose the word opposite in meaning to: “Not consisting of or coming from any living substance”
Choose the word opposite in meaning to: “Not consisting of or coming from any living substance”
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When asked about opposites, think about the fundamental nature of the terms involved, like "organic" versus "inorganic" in this case.
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- Chemical
- Pesticides
- Organic
- Agriculture
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The Correct Option is C
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"Organic" refers to substances that come from living organisms, which is the opposite of something that does not consist of living substances.
"Chemical" (1) and "Pesticides" (2) typically refer to synthetic or non-living substances.
"Agriculture" (4) refers to farming, which can involve both organic and non-organic substances, so it doesn't directly oppose "not consisting of living substance."
Conclusion: "Organic" is the correct opposite, as it refers to substances derived from living organisms.
"Chemical" (1) and "Pesticides" (2) typically refer to synthetic or non-living substances.
"Agriculture" (4) refers to farming, which can involve both organic and non-organic substances, so it doesn't directly oppose "not consisting of living substance."
Conclusion: "Organic" is the correct opposite, as it refers to substances derived from living organisms.
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