Identify the correct statements about manure.
i) Manure contains large quantities of organic matter.
(ii) It increases the water-holding capacity of the soil.
(iii) Manure is produced synthetically.
(iv) Its excessive use pollutes the environment because it is made from animal wastes.
(i) and (iii)
(iii) and (iv)
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)

Question

Identify the correct statements about manure.
i) Manure contains large quantities of organic matter.
(ii) It increases the water-holding capacity of the soil.
(iii) Manure is produced synthetically.
(iv) Its excessive use pollutes the environment because it is made from animal wastes.
(i) and (iii)
(iii) and (iv)
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

Manure contains large quantities of organic matter and it is added to the soil to increase its fertility- Manure increases the water-holding capacity of the soil-xA0-This makes more water available to the plants- Manure is produced naturally by decomposing plant and animal wastes with the help of microorganisms- It prevents environmental pollution because it recycles plant and animal wastes- Therefore- option B is correct-xA0-