Question

Statements: Farmers of State D, who traditionally cultivate crop M, bore considerable losses owing to deficiency of nutrient Z in the soil which is vital for adequate growth of crop M. However, this year the farmers registered a 40% growth in production.
I. The farmers of State D have started producing crop Y only (which does not require nutrient Z for growth) since the past two years.
II. Since the past two years the farmers of State D have been adding a fertilizer to the soil which contains nutrient Z.
III. The nutrition this year was 200 more than the previous year in state D.

• A. Either I or III
• B. Only I
• C. All I, II and III
• D. Only III

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The given problem involves understanding the increase in production for farmers in State D. To determine the best explanation for the 40% growth in crop yield, we examine each statement individually:

Statement I: The farmers started producing crop Y, which does not require nutrient Z. This could result in higher production, as the deficiency of nutrient Z, critical for crop M, would not hinder crop Y.

Statement II: Farmers added a fertilizer containing nutrient Z to the soil. This change would directly address the deficiency of nutrient Z, potentially increasing the yield of crop M.

Statement III: The nutrition this year was 200 more than the previous year. An increase in overall nutrition could contribute to better crop growth, irrespective of the crop type.

All statements provide a logical reason for the observed growth in production: Statement I indicates a shift in crop type that circumvents the nutrient deficiency, Statement II addresses the nutrient shortfall directly, and Statement III suggests improved general soil nutrition.

Thus, the most comprehensive explanation for the growth in production is explained by All I, II and III.