Diversification towards new areas is necessary not only to reduce the risk from agriculture sector but also to provide productive sustainable livelihood options to rural people. There is need to focus on allied activities, nonfarm sectors like agro-processing industries, food processing industries etc.
(a) Elaborate the need for diversification.
(b) Give one example of non-farm sector.

Efforts in evolving technologies which are eco-friendly are essential for sustainable development. One such technology is 'organic farming', which is a whole system of farming that restores, maintains and enhances the ecological balance. Organic farming also generates more income through exports and it provides food which has more nutritional value.
(a) Define 'organic farming'.
(b) Mention the two benefits of organic farming.

Horticulture sector contributes nearly 1/3rd of·the value of agricultural output and 6% of GDP of India. India has adopted growing various horticultural crops like fruits, vegetables, tube crops, flowers,spices and plantation crops. Economic condition of many farmers engaged in horticulture has improved and has become a means of improving the livelihood of many unprivileged classes. Rather flower harvesting, nursery maintenance, tissue culture etc. are highly lucrative employment options for women in rural areas.
(a) Name any two horticultural crops.
(b) Do you agree with the statement that economic condition of many farmers working in horticulture has improved?