Question

Certification is essential for authenticating organic products because:
(A) A third-party certification agency monitoring the organic production system
(B) Organic products are produced by following NPOP guidelines
(C) Organic farmers are dedicated in cultivation practices
(D) Potentiality of marketing of organic products are increasing

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (A), (C) and (D) only
• C. (A) and (B) only
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Focus on regulatory and market-oriented reasons for certification, not farmer attitudes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: (A) Third-party monitoring and (B) NPOP compliance are objective, auditable reasons for certification.
Step 2: (D) Growing market potential is a practical driver for seeking certification.
Step 3: (C) Farmer dedication is subjective and not a certifiable criterion, so it is excluded.
Step 4: The correct answer is \[ \boxed{\text{(A), (B) and (D) only}} \]