| Consider the following statements with reference to manure. |
| 1. Compost which is prepared by using earthworms to hasten the process of decomposition of plant and animal refuse is called as vermin-compost. |
| 2. Some plants like Sun hemp or guar are grown and then mulched by ploughing them into the soil win A becomes compost enriching the soil in nitrogen and phosphorus. |
| 3. The process in which farm waste material like livestock excreta (cow dung etc), vegetable waste, animal refuse, domestic waste, sewage waste, straw, eradicated weeds etc is decomposed in pits is known as green manuring. |
| Which of the statements] given above is/are correct? |
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) All of these
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] Some plants like Sun hemp or guar are grown and then mulched by ploughing them into the soil which becomes green manure enriching the soil in nitrogen and phosphorus. The process in which farm waste materials like livestock excreta (cow dung etc), vegetable waste, animal refuse domestic waste, sewage waste, straw, eradicated weeds etc are decomposed in pits is known as composting.
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