Directions:- The Critical reasoning question is based on a short argument, a set of the statement, or a plan of action. For each question, select the best answer to the choice given and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit. You have to consider the statement to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts.
Statement:- Agriculture is basically a profession involving cultivation of plants for the production of food, fuel, fibre, medicines and many other things that have become a necessity for mankind. The development in the field of science and technology led to the use of modern techniques in agriculture. While it has contributed a great deal to the development of the agriculture sector, modern technology has also had certain negative repercussions on the sector. Here is the kind of impact it has had
Which of the following assertion can definitely be drawn from the above statement?
1.
The use of fertilizers and pesticides as well as the use of technologically advanced equipment for the cultivation of crops has increased the yields drastically but with an increase in pollution of land and groundwater
2.
Agriculture is the profession which should be given equal importance when compared with any other profession.
3. Developed countries are giving more importance to its agriculture sector.
4.
Foreign trade relies majorly on the agricultural sector. Agricultural exports form a good 70% of the total exports of India.
