Below are the environmental benefits of organic farming.
1. It aims to produce food while establishing an ecological balance to prevent soil fertility or pest problems. 2. It permits the use of GMOs. 3. It produces more biodiversity than other farming systems. 4. It improves the water retention capacity of the soil. Which of the statements given above is/are true?
A
1,2 and 4
B
All of these
C
1 and 4
D
1, 3 and 4
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Correct option is C. 1, 3 and 4
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