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Read the following text:

Comprehension

1. In a recent study examining the relationship between biodiversity and agriculture, scientists observed that regions practicing traditional farming methods exhibited a richer diversity of both plant and animal species. These areas also demonstrated more resilience to environmental changes, such as droughts and pest invasions.

2. It was noted that around 70% of traditional farming practices across the globe are found in regions where communities have lived in harmony with nature for generations. These methods often involve crop rotation, agroforestry, and the use of natural fertilizers.

3. On the other hand, only about 20% of modern, intensive farming regions reported similar levels of biodiversity, highlighting the negative impact of monocultures and chemical fertilizers on local ecosystems. However, around 10% of modern farms are beginning to adopt sustainable practices, attempting to restore balance to the environment.

4. Among the traditional farming communities, approximately 60% of the species diversity comes from multi-cropping systems, where farmers grow various crops on the same land. Another 30% stems from the preservation of native flora and fauna. The remaining 10% of biodiversity is attributed to organic farming techniques that avoid the use of synthetic chemicals.

5. Further research into how traditional knowledge can be integrated with modern farming techniques is essential. This will not only enhance biodiversity but also ensure food security and sustainable agricultural practices for future generations.

Questions

Answer the following questions, based on the passage above.

Welcome to your Class 10 - Case Based - SET 1

1. 

How do traditional farming practices contribute to environmental sustainability?

2. 

What does the higher percentage of biodiversity stemming from multi-cropping systems suggest about traditional farming methods?

3. 

Complete the following with a suitable reason.
The most likely reason the writer believes traditional knowledge should be integrated with modern farming techniques is because it can ______.

4. 

Lila’s village, a farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals is widely practiced. The percentage of traditional farming techniques this would fall under is ______.

5. 

In the context of the last paragraph, describe the significance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern farming techniques in achieving sustainable agriculture.

6. 

What does the use of the phrase ‘richer diversity’ by the writer, in paragraph 1, indicate about their observation?

7. 

Identify the word in the passage that suggests the negative effects of modern farming methods on biodiversity.

8. 

Complete the sentence suitably.
The widespread use of natural fertilizers in traditional farming techniques demonstrates ______.

9. 

Select the option that is true for the assertion and reason given below.
Assertion: Traditional farming methods help preserve biodiversity.
Reason: These methods rely on crop rotation and agroforestry.