Question

A farmer has been using excess quantities of chemical fertilizer in fields for a number of years.The crop yield began to reduce in spite of using chemical fertilizers.Which of the following statements are true?
a) The soil has become more acidic
b) The soil has become more alkaline
c) The yield can be improved by adding slaked lime to the soil.
d) The yield can be improved by adding some organic matter.
e) The yield can be improved by adding common salt.

• A. A and E
• B. B and D
• C. B and E
• D. A and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D A and C

The soil has become more acidic and the soil acidity can be decreased by adding slaked lime