Question

"Green revolution is associated with loss of soil fertility." In the light of the statement, mention 3 problems caused by modern farming.

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Uses of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has led to the lose of soil fertility

2. Uses of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has led to the pollution of ground water.

3. Spraying of pesticides like endosalphan on the plants have led to air pollution. It causes different types of diseases to the people living in that area.

Answer 2

Green revolution is associated with loss of soil fertility

Explanation:-

• The fertility of the soil is decreasing due to the increasing use of chemical fertilizers.

• HYV seeds also require plenty of water and chemical fertilizers.

• Also the ground water table has reduced due to continuous use of ground water for tubewell irrigation.

• Overuse of chemical fertilizers has also polluted ground water, rivers and lakes.

• High production is possible only with a combination of HYV seeds, irrigation, chemical fertilizers, pesticides etc.