Question

Cow dung is appropriately used as

• A. Fuel
• B. Manure
• C. Medicine
• D. Building material
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B Manure

Advantages of using cow dung as manure
Cow dung is the fecal matter of cattle containing undigested or partially digested plant residues. Therefore, it is rich in nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) as well as contains other essential elements. It also has a lot of organic matter serving as an excellent manure. Hence, the application of cow dung to soil is a soil enrichment procedure.

Disadvantages of using cow dung as fuel
Cow dung can be used as a fuel. However, the burning of cow dung releases toxic substances that cause air pollution and subsequent health hazards on prolonged exposure.

Disadvantages of using cow dung as medicine
Cow dung can contain pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, its use as medicine is restricted.

Disadvantages of using cow dung as building material
Cow dung can be used as building materials as it is cheap and eco-friendly. It is a good binder and insulator. The use of cow dung as a building material is still under study and therefore not widely used.

Final answer
(A) Manure