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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Consider the following statement regarding Organic Farming in India:

1. Organic farming requires more labor input than conventional farming.

2. Among all the states, Madhya Pradesh has covered largest area under organic certi fi cation.

3. The Ministry of Agriculture and Welfare is implementing the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Statement 3 is incorrect: The APEDA, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India is implementing the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).
Organic Farming Organic farming also generates incomes through international exports as the demand for organically grown crops is on a rise.
Studies across countries have shown that organically grown food has more nutritional value than chemical farming thus providing us with healthy foods.
Since organic farming requires more labour input than conventional farming.
The APEDA, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India is implementing the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).
The programme involves the accreditation of Certi fi cation Bodies, standards for organic production, promotion of organic farming and marketing etc.
As on 31st March 2020 total area under organic certi fi cation process (registered under National Programme for Organic Production) is 3.67 million Hectare (2019- 20).
This includes 2.299 million ha cultivable area and another 1.37 million Hectare for wild harvest collection.
Among all the states, Madhya Pradesh has covered largest area under organic certi fi cation followed by Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odhisa, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh.