German Agency Testing Organic Cotton
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Question (English)
Which German Accredited Agency tested the organically produced cotton in Maharashtra?
- AGRECO ✓ Correct
- TUV
- Siemens
- BASF
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The produce was tested by the German Accredited Agency AGRECO and found to be of high quality.
Key Points:
- Cotton was grown on IFOAM standards (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement).
- 130 farmers committed 1,200 hectares for organic cotton.
- Kisan Mehta of Prakruti NGO initiated this in 1995.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- B, C, D: AGRECO is the specific German agency that tested the organic cotton.
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