Q. With reference to the “Integrated rice-fish cultivation” consider the following statements:
1.In this type of cultivation, fish mostly depend on the natural food sources of the rice fields.
2.Modern farming techniques are deployed for cultivation.
3.Fish improves rice productivity by controlling the growth of algae, weeds and insects.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 3 are correct. In Integrated rice-fish cultivation, fish mostly depend on the natural food sources of the rice fields. Fish improves rice productivity by controlling the growth of algae, weeds and insects.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Ancient and old-fashioned agricultural technologies are utilized for cultivation.
Source: ForumIAS
