Question

Choose the correct statement:

• A. Cotton uses the largest amount of water.
• B. Cotton is the largest user of pesticides.
• C. Cotton can be grown organically too.
• D. Cotton was grown artificially by many farmers over 1200 hectares of land.
• A. committed
• B. famous
• C. marginal
• D. associated
• A. federation
• B. standards
• C. profitable
• D. accredited
• A. Currently, 130 farmers have decided to grow cotton organically over 1200 hectares of land.
• B. The cotton grown organically was of high quality.
• C. 22% of India farmers account for over 60% of India’s cultivable land, as per Prakruti.
• D. Organic agriculture is profitable for farmers.
• A. 78% of Indian farmers are marginal farmers, as per AGRECO.
• B. 22% of Indian farmers are rich according to the Central Institute of Cotton Research.
• C. AGRECO is a farming body.
• D. Organic farming helps in soil conservation.
• A. Chemical
• B. Pesticides
• C. Organic
• D. Agriculture

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

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.

Answer 2

"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."

Answer 3

"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.

Answer 4

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. 
 

Answer 5

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. 
 

Answer 6

"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.