With reference to organic farming in India, which among the following statements is/ are correct?1. The National Programme for Organic Production’ (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development2. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’ (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP3. Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic StateChoose the correct option from the codes given below :

• A. 2 & 3
• B. 1, 2 & 3
• C. 1 only
• D. 1 & 2

Answer: (A)

This National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is under Commerce ministry, but Secretariat assistance by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’ (APEDA).