Question

Organic farming practices are gaining traction as consumers become more health-consciousThese practices avoid the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, promoting healthier and more sustainable agricultureHowever, organic farming can be labor-intensive and yield lower productivity compared to conventional methods.
What is one challenge of organic farming mentioned in the passage?

• A. Excessive use of synthetic pesticides
• B. High productivity
• C. Labor-intensive practices
• D. Poor soil health
• E.

Hint:

Look for explicit challenges or drawbacks mentioned in the passage to select the best answer

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The passage outlines both the benefits and challenges of organic farming
Benefits Avoidance of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, healthier and more sustainable agriculture

Challenges Specifically mentions that organic farming “can be labor-intensive” and have “lower productivity”

Among the answer choices, (C) Labor-intensive practices directly corresponds to one of the challenges mentioned
(A), (B), and (D) either contradict the passage or are not discussed