Vermicompost Production

Question

Under TANWA project, Farm Women's Groups are successfully making and selling:

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Under TANWA project, Farm Women's Groups are successfully making and selling:

  1. Chemical fertilisers
  2. Vermicompost — Correct Answer
  3. Pesticides
  4. Hybrid seeds
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Under TANWA, trained women at a Farm Women's Group in Thiruchirapalli are successfully making and selling vermicompost and earning money.

Key Points:
  • TANWA trained women in latest agricultural techniques and organic farming.
  • Farm Women's Groups function like mini banks through micro-credit system.
  • They promote activities like mushroom cultivation, soap manufacture, doll making.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, C: These are chemical products, opposite to organic farming promoted by TANWA.
  • D: Hybrid seeds are not specifically mentioned as TANWA's product.

📚 About this Topic — CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT

This multiple choice question is from CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.

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