Question

Nutrient supply in organic farming is based on feeding the soil not feeding the crop - Justify

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

Hint:

Organic farming focuses on soil health first to support long-term crop productivity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: "Feed the soil, not the crop" means fertility is built in the soil itself, not supplied directly to the plant.
Step 2: Practices using on-farm inputs, cultural fertility-building methods and natural nutrient cycling all support this soil-centred approach.
Step 3: Plain recycling of waste, without building soil biology, is only a secondary support activity, not a core soil-feeding practice.
Step 4: Correct answer is (A), (B) and (D) only.