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The main source of methane gas in India—

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Floriculture gardens
  2. Orchards
  3. Tea gardens
  4. Paddy fields

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Paddy fields

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D) Paddy fields 📚 Explanation: In India, flooded 'Paddy fields' (rice fields) are a major source of Methane gas in the atmosphere. The waterlogged soil creates a condition where specialized bacteria produce this gas. This makes rice cultivation a significant factor in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Improving how water is managed in these fields can help reduce the production of methane.