Question

Which of the following is a modern farming method?
A.Multiple cropping
B. Use of HYV seeds
C. Use of chemical fertilisers

Answer 1

Hint: We will discuss methods of farming and farmers.The techniques of farming are old and inefficient. Tools like Wooden ploughs and bullocks are still used by a majority of farmers, Mechanisation is limited. Farmers continue to use traditional methods of irrigation therefore only one third of the area could get irrigation facilities.

Complete answer:
Agriculture has been the major occupation of people in india. Agriculture forms integral part of our country’s economy.The key elements of this new strategy included the following:
(i) Use of large capital and technological input
(ii) Adoption of modern scientific methods of farming:
(iii) High Yielding Varieties (HYV] of seeds are used.
iv) Extension of irrigation facilities, particularly ground water resources:
(v) Proper use of chemical fertilizers
 (vi) Improvement in marketing and storage facilities;
(vii) Use of insecticides, and pesticides;
 (viii) Consolidation of landholdings
 (ix) Supply of agricultural credit; and(x) Rural electrification

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note:However, over the years its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been declining. This is a matter of serious concern because any decline in agriculture leads to a decline in other sectors of the economy. To check this decline, the Government of India has taken a number of steps like establishment of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), agricultural universities, veterinary services and animal breeding centres, horticulture development, research and development in the field of meteorology and weather forecast, and setting up of Kisa