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‘System of Rice Intensification’ of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in

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‘System of Rice Intensification’ of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in :
1. Reduced seed requirement
2. Reduced methane production
3. Reduced electricity consumption
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(d)

Factual

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Explanation

In SRI paddy cultivation, less quantity of seeds is needed than in conventional cultivation. #1 is right. SRI uses mostly organic fertilization so methane emissions are greatly reduced. #2 is right. SRI Paddy Cultivation requires less water. So, less electricity consumption in irrigation pumpset. #3 is right.