**Question:** Consider the following statements: (1) Manure and fertilizers are the main source of nutrient supply to crops. (2) Inorganic farming is practiced with minimal use of fertilisers and pesticides. (3) Growing of different crops on a piece of land in pre-planned succession is called intercropping. (4) Bee-keeping is done to get wax.
**Options:**
(A) (1) and (2) only
(B) (3) and (4) only
(C) (2) and (3) only
(D) (1) and (4) only
**Correct Answer:** D
**Explanation:** Agriculture practices: Statement 1 is correct – Manure and fertilizers are main nutrient sources. Statement 4 is correct – Bee-keeping produces wax (and honey). Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
*Published: September 04, 2025 at 10:24 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2023, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*