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2021 · Q97Environment & EcologySustainable Agriculture & Forestryeasy

Consider the following statements : Statement 1 : The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World. Statement 2 : Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
  2. (b)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
  3. (c)Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
  4. (d)Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
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Official answer(d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct

2021 · Q51Environment & EcologySustainable Agriculture & Forestrydifficult

How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming? 1. Permaculture farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are predominant. 2. Conventional chemical farming can cause increase in soil salinity but the occurrence of such phenomenon is not observed in permaculture farming. 3. Conventional chemical farming is easily possible in semi-arid regions but permaculture farming is not so easily possible in such regions. 4. Practice of mulching is very important in permaculture farming but not necessarily so in conventional chemical farming. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1 and 3
  2. (b)1, 2 and 4
  3. (c)4 only
  4. (d)2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 1, 2 and 4