Differentiate between compost and vermicompost.

India is a country where three-fourths of the population is engaged in agriculture. Even though the financial conditions of some farmers allow them to adopt higher-level farming practices and improved agricultural technology,they are hesitant to use $HYV$ seeds with traits such as resistance to diseases and pests,or qualities that would result in higher yields.
$(a)$ What is meant by genetically modified crops?
$(b)$ What are the desired agronomic characters for fodder and cereal crops?
$(c)$ In your opinion,what should be done so that modern agricultural technology is adopted by most farmers?

To solve the food problem of the country,which among the following is necessary?

Chetan's father wanted to buy a car. He visited many showrooms to find out the price and the specifications of various cars. In one of the showrooms,he was told by the salesman that their car had excellent brakes such that the car stops instantaneously. Chetan's father was impressed and decided to buy that car. In the evening,he discussed this with his family. Chetan told his father that such a car cannot be made and the salesman had lied to him. He told his father that he should not buy that car and,moreover,never from that showroom. He explained to his father why it is not possible. His father was convinced and promised to visit another showroom and be careful this time.
$(a)$ What might have been the explanation given by Chetan to convince his father?
$(b)$ What values do you see in Chetan?

Why should bee keeping be done in good pasturage?

The level of vitamins $A$ and $K$ is kept high in poultry feeds.