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UPSC 1999: Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco-friendly?
(a)Organic farming
(b)Shifting cultivation
(c)Cultivation of high yielding varieties
(d)Growing plants in glass-houses
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Organic farming
Organic farming avoids synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, maintains soil health and biodiversity, and thus has the least ecological footprint compared with shifting cultivation, HYV monoculture, or energy-intensive glass-house cultivation. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1999-solved-question-paper/))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1999, GS Paper 1, as Question 121. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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