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What is one of the main reasons for the diminishing land for agriculture?

High availability of agricultural land
Decreasing population
Increasing population (correct)
Effective land-use conversion

Which farming approach mentioned in the text focuses on achieving maximum yields from a minimum area of land?

Industrial-scale agriculture
Bio-intensive gardening (BIG) (correct)
Pesticide-intensive farming
Extensive farming

What does bio-intensive gardening (BIG) emphasize in terms of soil fertility?

Depleting the soil's nutrients
Ignoring soil fertility
Sustaining and enhancing soil productivity (correct)
Contaminating the soil

Why is bio-intensive gardening (BIG) considered sustainable according to the text?

It uses available farm resources to maintain soil productivity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the diminishing land for agriculture as mentioned in the text?

Effective land-use conversion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the goals of bio-intensive gardening (BIG) mentioned in the text?

Addressing food and nutritional needs of the family (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of bio-intensive soil building?

Enhancing and maintaining soil productivity (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does deep bed preparation in bio-intensive soil building benefit water conservation?

It allows for better absorption and storage of water (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of nutrient recycling in bio-intensive soil building?

Recycling plant and animal residues for soil enrichment (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does diversified cropping in bio-intensive soil building relate to pest management?

It promotes effective pest management (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes bio-intensive soil building from conventional gardening systems regarding crop yield?

Uses fewer purchased nutrients (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does bio-intensive soil building contribute to the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs)?

By enhancing soil's biological base and organic matter (B) Signup and view all the answers

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