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Why is organic manure considered better than fertilizers?
  1. It is less rich in plant nutrients
  2. It improves the fertility and texture of the soil
  3. It cannot be prepared in fields
  4. It decreases the water holding capacity of the soil

A
It improves the fertility and texture of the soil
B
It decreases the water holding capacity of the soil
C
It is less rich in plant nutrients
D
It cannot be prepared in fields
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Organic manure or organic fertilizer is made up of organic biodegradable waste like animal excreta and agriculture wastes. As it biodegradable it cannot harm the environment and increase the soil fertility it is better than chemical fertilizer. But chemical fertilizers are nutrient specific and prepared in chemical factories. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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