“Green Revolution is associated with loss of soil fertility.”In the light of the statement. Mention five problems caused by modern farming
Answers
1) Due to increase use of chemical fertilizers the fertility of the soil is decreasing.
2) The HYV seeds need plenty of water and also chemical fertilizers.
3) Also continuous use of groundwater for tubewell irrigation has reduced the water table below the ground.
4) Overuse of chemical fertilizers has also polluted the groundwater, rivers and lakes.
5) Higher production is possible only from a combination of HYV seeds, irrigation, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, etc.
Answer:
1) Due to increase use of chemical fertilizers the fertility of the soil is decreasing.
2) The HYV seeds need plenty of water and also chemical fertilizers.
3) Also continuous use of groundwater for tubewell irrigation has reduced the water table below the ground.
4) Overuse of chemical fertilizers has also polluted the groundwater, rivers and lakes.
5) Higher production is possible only from a combination of HYV seeds, irrigation, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, etc.