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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' campaign from Haryana's Karnal district. The campaign aims to promote the balanced and scientific use of chemical fertilisers and encourage farmers to adopt natural farming methods. Haryana farmers have also adopted the Super Seeder technology to reduce pollution.
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On which date was the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' campaign formally launched from the historic town of Taraori in Haryana's Karnal district?
22 October 2026 - The date when the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' campaign was formally launched from the historic town of Taraori in Haryana's Karnal district.
Consider the following statements regarding Khet Bachao Abhiyan: 1. The Khet Bachao Abhiyan campaign was launched from the town of Karnal in Haryana on 22 October 2025. 2. The campaign encourages farmers to start natural farming on at least one acre and follow the prescribed methods. 3. The Central Government has made protecting the dignity, honour and self-respect of farmers and farming a top priority. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the campaign was launched on 22 October 2026, not 2025. Statement 2 is correct because the campaign encourages farmers to start natural farming on at least one acre. Statement 3 is correct because the Central Government has made protecting the dignity, honour and self-respect of farmers and farming a top priority.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Central Government has made protecting the dignity, honour and self-respect of farmers and farming a top priority. Statement-II: This priority is reflected in the Khet Bachao Abhiyan's focus on promoting balanced and scientific use of chemical fertilisers. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because the fact list explicitly states that protecting the dignity, honour and self-respect of farmers and farming is a top priority. Statement 2 is correct because the fact list mentions that the Khet Bachao Abhiyan aims to promote the balanced and scientific use of chemical fertilisers, which aligns with the Central Government's priority of protecting farmers' dignity and honour. Statement 2 explains Statement 1 because the Khet Bachao Abhiyan's focus on promoting balanced and scientific use of chemical fertilisers is a direct reflection of the Central Government's priority of protecting farmers' dignity and honour.