Q. Consider the following statements:
1.National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
2.Direct Seeded Rice system reduces methane emissions as it does not involve raising nurseries, puddling and transplanting.
3.Methane emissions are increased due to the diversion of paddy to alternate crops like pulses, oilseeds, maize, cotton, and agroforestry..
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. NMSA is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Direct Seeded Rice system reduces methane emissions as it does not involve raising nurseries, puddling and transplanting.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Methane emissions are avoided due to diversion of paddy to alternate crops like pulses, oilseeds, maize, cotton and agro forestry.

Source: ForumIAS