Organic Farming Shelf Life

Question

Compared to sprayed produce, organic produce has:

Select an answer

Compared to sprayed produce, organic produce has:

  1. Longer shelf life
  2. Shorter shelf life — Correct Answer
  3. Same shelf life
  4. Indefinite shelf life
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Organic produce may have more blemishes and a shorter shelf life than sprayed produce.

Key Points:
  • This is one of the limitations of organic farming.
  • Organic produce may also have more blemishes.
  • Despite this, organic food has more nutritional value.
  • The produce is pesticide-free and environmentally sustainable.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, C, D: Organic produce specifically has a shorter shelf life.

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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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