Question

The scheme's success is expected to lead to which major environmental benefit in the farm sector?

• A. Increased biodiversity due to organic farming practices
• B. Improved soil health through sustainable land management
• C. Reduced water pollution from agricultural runoff
• D. Reduction in Carbon Emissions from diesel pumps

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Reduction in Carbon Emissions from diesel pumps

• By replacing diesel pumps with solar pumps (Component B), the scheme directly leads to the reduction in the consumption of diesel and consequently, a reduction in harmful carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions from the farm sector.