Concepts of Organic Agriculture Chapter 2

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What is the main focus of organic agriculture in terms of minimizing inputs?

Using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides extensively

Minimizing the use of external inputs (correct)

Striving for complete absence of residues

Maximizing the use of external inputs

Which of the following is NOT a basic step/component of organic farming according to Meena (2014)?

Management to ensure biodiversity and sustainability

Use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides (correct)

Management of weeds and pests

Conversion of land from conventional to organic management

What is a key aspect of managing the entire surrounding system in organic agriculture?

Using pesticides extensively

Ensuring sustainability and biodiversity (correct)

Maximizing monoculture farming

Avoiding any form of pest control

Which technique is commonly used in crop production in organic farming?

Crop rotation and use of organic manures (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is weed and pest management typically approached in organic agriculture?

Implementing better management practices and biological control systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal when converting land from conventional to organic management?

Ensure sustainability and environmental health (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of organic agriculture mentioned in the text?

Higher productivity (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of organic agriculture is highlighted in the text as a disadvantage?

Time-consuming nature (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of health in organic agriculture aim to sustain and enhance?

Soil, plant, animal, and human health collectively (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the energy efficiency of organic farming?

Carbon sequestration (D) Signup and view all the answers

In organic agriculture, what is one of the challenges highlighted in the text regarding crop production?

Established and widespread methods (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does organic agriculture contribute to environmental sustainability?

Through environment-friendly practices (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which agricultural system uses ecologically based pest controls and biological fertilizers derived largely from animal and plant wastes and nitrogen-fixing cover crops?

Organic Agriculture (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between traditional agriculture and organic agriculture?

Use of synthetic pesticides (D) Signup and view all the answers

In organic agriculture, what are nitrogen-fixing cover crops mainly used for?

To provide natural fertilizer (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT typically associated with organic livestock management?

Antibiotic overuse (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of organic weed and pest management?

Promoting biodiversity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major goal of organic agriculture in terms of sustainability?

Promoting long-term soil fertility (D) Signup and view all the answers