Suggest any two measures for better productivity and organic farming.
Suggest any two measures for better productivity and organic farming.
Official answer
Two measures: (1) Use organic manure, compost, vermicompost and biofertilizers/biopesticides instead of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, to build soil fertility naturally and produce chemical-free food. (2) Adopt crop rotation and mixed/inter-cropping, along with soil testing and certified seeds, to replenish soil nutrients and raise yield without long-term land degradation.
Marking scheme
- 1.1 mark for each valid measure (any two): use of organic manure/compost/vermicompost/biofertilizers OR crop rotation/mixed cropping OR quality/certified seeds OR soil testing OR water conservation techniques like drip irrigation.
- 2.Full marks even if the two measures given differ from the model answer, as long as they genuinely promote organic, sustainable productivity.
Hint
Think 'natural inputs + soil-friendly practices' — organic manure/biofertilizers and crop rotation/mixed cropping are the safest two-mark answers.
Quick oral answer
Better productivity through organic farming can be achieved by using organic manure and biofertilizers instead of chemicals, and by practising crop rotation or mixed cropping to naturally restore soil fertility.
Common mistakes
- 1.Suggesting increased use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides, which directly contradicts the 'organic farming' requirement of the question.
- 2.Giving vague answers like 'use good farming methods' without naming a specific, identifiable measure.
Analysis and explanation
Asks for measures that raise productivity through organic, sustainable farming rather than more chemical inputs.
Concept
- Post-Green Revolution overuse of chemicals caused soil degradation and pollution, so organic farming restores fertility naturally.
Key points
- Organic manure, compost, vermicompost and biofertilizers/biopesticides enrich soil without toxic residue.
- Crop rotation, mixed/inter-cropping, soil testing, and quality/certified seeds boost yield sustainably.
Common mistakes
- Writing generic answers like 'use more fertilizers' or 'irrigate more', which contradicts the organic-farming angle — measures must reduce or avoid synthetic chemical inputs.
Interesting facts
India ranks among the top countries in the world for area under organic farming, with states like Sikkim declared India's first fully organic state in 2016.
Vermicompost, made using earthworms to decompose organic waste, can improve soil nutrient content significantly faster than traditional composting methods.
Question details
Q23 of 57 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Social Science
- Year
- 2026
- Section
- Section B
- Marks
- 2
- Type
- Very Short Answer
- Chapter
- Resources and Development
- Topic
- Sustainable Agriculture and Organic Farming
- Bloom's level
- apply
- Syllabus topic
- Unit 2: Contemporary India II — Resources and Development: Sustainable Development and Improving Agricultural Productivity
- Author
- CBSE
- Reviewed by
- Padhantu Academic Team
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Frequently asked questions
Why is organic farming considered more sustainable than conventional chemical-intensive farming?
Because it maintains soil fertility naturally, avoids toxic chemical residues in food and water, and prevents long-term land degradation, ensuring productivity can be sustained over generations.
What is the difference between crop rotation and mixed cropping?
Crop rotation means growing different crops in a planned sequence on the same land over seasons/years to restore soil nutrients, while mixed cropping means growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same field to reduce risk and improve land-use efficiency.