Consider the following statements about Stubble Burning and identify the correct one s 1 Stubble bur...........

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Consider the following statements about 'Stubble Burning' and identify the correct one/s

1. Stubble burning refers to burning of crop residue after harvest.

2. It is a major environmental problem especially in the rain-fed regions of South India.

3. T o tackle it, the government has launched a Crop Residue Management project under National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC).

Select the correct answer using codes given below

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

First statement is correct. Stubble burning is the deliberate setting fire of the straw stubble that remains after wheat and other grains have been harvested.
Second statement is incorrect because stubble burning is a major environmental problem especially in northern India.
Third statement is correct. The ministry approved a regional project on 'Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management' under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC). The project aims to not only mitigate climate change impacts and enhance adaptive capacity, but also counter the adverse environmental impacts that arise from burning.