The consumption of Chemical fertilizers was an important factor in the success of Green Revolution i...........

The consumption of Chemical fertilizers was an important factor in the success of Green Revolution in the late 1960’s. Consider the following statements.

1. Chemical fertilizers dissolve in water and are immediately available to plants.

2. Chemical fertilizers can kill bacteria and other micro-organisms in soil.

3. The use of Chemical fertilizers caused the rise in cost of production in the long term.

Select the correct ones.

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

All are correct

Explanation:

All are correct- The continuous use of chemical fertilizers has led to degradation of soil health. Punjab farmers are now forced to use more and more chemical fertilizers and other inputs to achieve the same production level. This means cost of cultivation is rising very fast.