Organic Farming Off-Season Crops

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Which limitation of organic farming relates to crop variety?

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Which limitation of organic farming relates to crop variety?

  1. Too many crop varieties available
  2. Choice in production of off-season crops is quite limited ✓ Correct
  3. Only cereal crops can be grown
  4. Only cash crops can be produced
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

In organic farming, choice in production of off-season crops is quite limited.

Key Points:
  • Other limitations include lower yields in initial years.
  • Organic produce may have more blemishes and shorter shelf life.
  • Small and marginal farmers may find it difficult to adapt to large-scale production.
  • Despite limitations, India has a clear advantage in producing organic products.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A: Variety is limited, not abundant.
  • C, D: The limitation is specifically about off-season crops.

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