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Continuous use of chemical fertilisers can turn the soil ________.

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rich with microbes
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fertile
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rich in organic content
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infertile
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Solution

The correct option is D infertile
The application of chemical fertilizers can increase the crop yields quickly, but they also could cause soil hardening and decrease soil organic matter and pH after a long period of application, resulting in loss of soil productivity and making it infertile.

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