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Agriculture - General Knowledge Questions
Which state becomes first state to introduce carbon-neutral farming methods?
A)
Assam
B)
Bihar
C)
Punjab
D)
Kerala

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Kerala

Kerala is set to become the first State in the country to introduce carbon-neutral farming methods in selected locations, for which the government has set aside ₹6 crore in the 2022-23 Budget.
 
In the first phase, carbon-neutral farming will be implemented in 13 farms under the Agriculture department and tribal areas, and steps are on to convert the State Seed Farm at Aluva a carbon-neutral farm. In the second phase, model carbon-neutral farms will be developed in all the 140 Assembly constituencies.
 
The government believed that carbon-neutral agriculture was the need of the times for environmental balance and improved health and safe sustenance of future generations, Agriculture Minister P. Prasad said in the Assembly here on Wednesday(16th Mar 2022)..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : March 24, 2022
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