Consider the following statements on organic farming:

1.Organic food is better for health as it is grown without artificial fertilizers and pesticides

2.Organic fertilizers replace chemical fertilizers and natural methods replace insecticides

3.Sikkim is recognized as the world's first organic state

A1 and 2

B2 and 3

C1 and 3

D1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements on organic farming hold true together.

Statement 1 is correct: organic food is grown without artificial fertilizers or pesticides, seen as healthier.

Statement 2 is correct: organic fertilizers replace chemical ones and natural methods replace insecticides.

Statement 3 is correct: Sikkim is recognised as the world's first fully organic state.

Organic farming relies on compost, crop rotation and biological pest control.

Sikkim achieved this status in 2016 across its entire farmland.

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