Question

Farmers usually grow few varieties of plants and then plough them into the land. What purpose does this serve?

• A. The plants turn into green manure.
• B. The plants provide protection to crops from pests.
• C. It loosens up the soil to ease ploughing.
• D. These plants release nutrients into the soil.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The plants turn into green manure.

Plants such as Sun Hemp and Guar are grown and mulched during ploughing to provide nutrients for the crops in the form of green manure.