Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)? 1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas 2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions 3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)

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The correct answer is 3 only. Explanation of the StatementsStatement 1 is incorrect: The RAD initiative specifically promotes Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), which encourages crop diversification, multi-cropping, and combining agriculture with activities like horticulture, livestock, and fishery. It explicitly discourages monoculture because monoculture increases vulnerability to pests and climate risks.Statement 2 is incorrect: The focus of RAD is entirely on rainfed areas (regions dependent on rainfall rather than artificial irrigation), not irrigated regions.Statement 3 is correct: The core objective of RAD is to make rainfed agriculture more productive, sustainable, and resilient. It does this by introducing IFS, which helps farmers diversify their income streams and minimizes the risks posed by erratic climate patterns.

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1 only

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1 and 2

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2 and 3

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