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प्रश्न
'Organic farming is the need of the time'. Write your views in favour of and against the statement.
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उत्तर
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| 1. | Organic farming uses natural methods of growing food and is hence safe. | 1. | Organic farming focuses on quality rather than quantity; which ensures a healthy lifestyle for the people. |
| 2. | Organic produce is free of any chemical/pesticide and is therefore healthy for us. | 2. | Organic farming is solely based on traditional methods whereas the seasonal changes and weather conditions nowadays require modern ways of farming for greater scale production. |
| 3. | Organic farm produce is grown using manure and plant compost rather than other chemical fertilisers and thereby reduces the risk of cancer. | 3. | Based on the ever-decreasing fertility of the soil, chemically enhanced fertilisers are required for better growth of the crops. |
| 4. | Organic farming helps improve the soil‟s fertility, which helps to grow other crops. | 4. | With an increase in the number of pest attacks and a constant rise in the consumption of food; protecting the crops against pests becomes crucial, which calls for the use of pesticides with upgraded strength. |
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