Consider the following statements.

1. In organic farming there is no or minimal use of fertilizers while other things such as pesticides and insecticides are commonly used.
2. Blue green algae is used in preparation of Bio-fertilizers.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans – [B]

 Explanation – Organic farming is a farming system with minimal or no use of chemicals as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides etc. and with a maximum input of organic manures, recycled farm-wastes (straw and livestock excreta), use of bio-agents such as culture of blue green algae in preparation of bio-fertilizers, neem leaves or turmeric specifically in grain storage as bio-pesticides, with healthy cropping systems.