Question

Which of the following statements are not disadvantages of hydroponics?

I. The cost of these experiments is high.

II. It requires skilled people.

III. It facilitates production of seasonal vegetables.

IV. It avoids soil borne pathogens.

Choose the correct option.

(a) II and III

(b) III and IV

(c) I and IV

(d) I, II and III

Answer 1

Answer is : (d) I, II and III

Hydroponics is a technique of growing plants in a nutrient solution. Hydroponics have been successfully employed as a technique for the commercial production of vegetables such as tomato, seedless cucumber, etc. Thus, this technique facilitates the production of seasonal vegetables. It also avoids soil borne pathogens. However, the cost of these experiments is high and also requires skilled people to perform it.