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Choose the correct options from the following that describe the disadvantage of using manure

A

They have less amount of nutrients as compared to fertilizers.

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Manures are bulky and can't be easily stored or transported.

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C

Both A and B

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Both A and B
Manure is an organic substance produced by the decomposition of plant and animal wastes in the presence of microorganism and used as fertilizers. Disadvantages of a manure are that they have less amount of nutrients as compared to fertilizers, manures are bulky and not easy to store and transport.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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