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Which technological input in agriculture has a dual impact, improving crop productivity while also degrading soil? - Commercial Applications

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Question

Which technological input in agriculture has a dual impact, improving crop productivity while also degrading soil?

Options

  • Organic fertilizers.

  • Pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

  • Manual farming methods.

  • Sustainable irrigation techniques.

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Solution

Pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

Explanation:

They increase agricultural output in the short term, but excessive use depletes soil fertility and pollutes water, resulting in long-term environmental damage.

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Chapter 14: Depletion of Resources - EXERCISES [Page 165]

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C. B. Gupta Commercial Applications [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 14 Depletion of Resources
EXERCISES | Q I. 12. | Page 165
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