Question

Cow dung is added in the composting pit to ___

• A. give a proper smell to the compost.
• B. act as a source of micro-organisms.
• C. give compost proper weight.
• D. keep away people and animals from it.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

act as a source of micro-organisms.

Composting pit consists of organic wastes. Microorganisms act on the wastes and break it down into smaller compounds which forms the compost. Cow dung ia a rich source of nutrients and organic materials. It also consists of important gut bacteria from the Cow's stomach. So, it is an important additive in a compost pit.