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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 diversification
2. Legume intensification
3. Tensiometer use
4. Vertical farming

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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A.(a) 1, 2 and 3 onlyCorrect
B.(b) 3 only
C.(c) 4 only
D.(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation & Solution

The correct answer is (A) (a) 1, 2 and 3 only.

Explanation:

Crop diversification, legume intensification, and tensiometer use are eco-friendly agricultural practices. Vertical farming, while innovative, is not necessarily eco-friendly due to high energy consumption.

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

भारत के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से किस/किन पद्धति/यों को पारिस्थितिक-अनुकूली कृषि माना जाता है ?
1. फ़सल विविधकरण
2. शिम्ब आधिक्य (Legume intensification)
3. टेन्सियोमीटर का प्रयोग
4. ऊर्ध्वाधर कृषि (Vertical farming)

नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए :

A.(a) केवल 1, 2 और 3सही
B.(b) केवल 3
C.(c) केवल 4
D.(d) 1, 2, 3 और 4

सही उत्तर (A) (a) 1, 2 and 3 only है।

व्याख्या:

Crop diversification, legume intensification, and tensiometer use are eco-friendly agricultural practices. Vertical farming, while innovative, is not necessarily eco-friendly due to high energy consumption.

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