A farmer wants to add nutrients to soil in his agricultural field so that his plants thrive. Suggest a suitable set of plant nutrients that the farmer should add such that it does not cause any water pollution.
A
Vermicompost and manure
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B
Ammonium sulphate and NPK
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C
Urea and cow dung
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D
Potash and egg shells
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Solution
The correct option is A Vermicompost and manure ∙ Manure is an organic substance obtained from the decomposition of plant or animal wastes. ∙ Vermicompost is the product of decompostion of organic wastes using worms such as earthworms. ∙ The use of manure and vermicompost improves the soil texture and replenishes the soil with nutrients. ∙ Fertilisers are chemicals that are rich in a particular nutrient and help in increasing the crop yield. However, the excessive use of fertilisers makes the soil infertile and causes water pollution. ∙ Urea, ammonium sulphate, NPK and potash are all examples of fertilisers.