UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 46
What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?
- Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
- Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
- There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
- The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: The Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative uses young single-bud seedlings, wider spacing and efficient irrigation, lowering seed costs and allowing intercrops; fertilizers are not categorically forbidden.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - Single-bud seedlings sharply reduce seed-cane requirements and costs.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Wider spacing permits efficient drip irrigation.
Statement/Item 3: Incorrect - The initiative encourages judicious nutrient management, not a total prohibition of inorganic fertilizers.
Statement/Item 4: Correct - Wider spacing makes intercropping more feasible.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 3; omits correct statement/items 2, 4.
B: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 3; omits correct statement/item 1.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 3.