Question

Apart from soil fertility, manure also enhances .......... of the soil.

• A. Decomposition of microorganisms
• B. Roots holding capacity
• C. Soil binding capacity
• D. Water holding capacity

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Water holding capacity

• Manure is an organic substance produced by the decomposition of plant and animal wastes in the presence of microorganisms and used as fertilizers. It enhances the water holding capacity of the soil.
• It also makes the soil porous which makes the exchange of gases easy.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.