"System of Rice Intensification" of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in :
- Reduced seed requirement
- Reduced methane production
- Reduced electricity consumption Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer: Option D
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a sustainable rice cultivation method focused on water conservation and increased productivity through alternate wetting and drying of rice fields.
Statement 1 is correct: SRI requires significantly less seed compared to traditional methods. Approximately 2kg of seed is needed to cultivate a nursery for one acre, whereas the traditional method requires 5kg.
Statement 2 is correct: SRI helps in reducing methane production.
Statement 3 is correct: SRI leads to reduced electricity consumption because less water consumption directly translates to lower energy inputs for irrigation.
Hence, 1, 2, and 3 are correct.