Organic Farming — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about organic farming certification in India: 1. NPOP certification is mandatory for all organic products sold in domestic markets 2. PGS-India certified products can be exported to international markets 3. The conversion period for organic certification is uniformly 3 years for all crops 4. Organic farmers can use bio-pesticides approved under organic standards Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the primary difference between PKVY and MOVCDNER schemes?

Consider the following statements about the economic aspects of organic farming in India: 1. Organic products typically command 20-40% premium over conventional products 2. India is among the top 5 countries globally in organic agricultural area 3. The domestic organic food market is growing at approximately 25% annually 4. Organic farming always provides higher net income than conventional farming Which of the statements given above are correct?

The 'participatory guarantee system' in organic farming is primarily designed to:

Which of the following environmental benefits is NOT typically associated with organic farming?