Organic Farming in India
Question
With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1.
The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
- 2.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP.
- 3.
Sikkim has become India's first fully organic State.
Options
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect. The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, not the Ministry of Rural Development. Statement 2 is correct. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP and is responsible for its management and coordination. Statement 3 is correct. Sikkim became India's first fully organic State in 2016, achieving 100% organic farming across the state. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct. > NPOP: Ministry of Agriculture (not Rural Development); APEDA implements; Sikkim = first full organic state. Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2018
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q100
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Hybrid
Source hint
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Organic Farming Programs
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