What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as `Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative`? 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. 2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effective

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What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?
1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation..
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IAS

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The Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SSI) is a method of sugarcane cultivation that seeks to optimize the use of inputs such as seed, water, and nutrients while maximizing yields. It is known for its economic and environmental benefits.

Option 1 is true as SSI requires fewer seeds than the conventional method, which reduces seed cost.

Option 2 is correct as well because drip irrigation is key to SSI`s water-saving strategy. It enables efficient water use and is thus practiced effectively in SSI.

Option 3, however, is incorrect; while SSI promotes organic farming practices, it doesn`t completely disallow the use of chemical/inorganic fertilizers. The emphasis is on their reduced and efficient use, not total ban.

Option 4 is true because SSI takes less space due to the reduced plant population, which leaves more room for intercropping compared to the conventional method of cultivation.

Thus, options 1, 2, and 4 are correct, making the answer 2.