Farmers of State D, who traditionally cultivate crop M, suffered significant losses due to a deficiency of nutrient Z in the soil, which is essential for the proper growth of crop M. However, this year, the farmers recorded a 40% increase in production.

Which of the following statements could be a reason for this situation?

I. The farmers of State D have switched to producing crop Y only, which does not require nutrient Z for growth, over the past two years.

II. For the past two years, the farmers of State D have been applying a fertilizer to the soil that contains nutrient Z.

III. The nutrient content this year was 200 units higher than the previous year in State D.

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Farmers of State D, who traditionally cultivate crop M, suffered significant losses due to a deficiency of nutrient Z in the soil, which is essential for the proper growth of crop M. However, this year, the farmers recorded a 40% increase in production.

Which of the following statements could be a reason for this situation?

I. The farmers of State D have switched to producing crop Y only, which does not require nutrient Z for growth, over the past two years.

II. For the past two years, the farmers of State D have been applying a fertilizer to the soil that contains nutrient Z.

III. The nutrient content this year was 200 units higher than the previous year in State D.

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**Solution:**

1. Statement I suggests that farmers shifted to cultivating crop Y, which does not require nutrient Z. This change could explain the increase in production despite the nutrient deficiency, so it supports the situation.

2. Statement II indicates that farmers have been adding fertilizer containing nutrient Z for two years. This would improve soil nutrient levels, leading to better growth of crop M and thus higher production, which also supports the situation.

3. Statement III mentions that the nutrient content this year was 200 units higher than the previous year, which directly correlates with improved soil fertility and increased crop yield, supporting the situation as well.

Since all three statements provide plausible reasons for the 40% growth in production despite earlier losses, all of them support the given situation.

**Answer:** All I, II and III

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