Question

Man-made chemicals which increase the fertility of the soil, are called artificial ______.

Answer 1

• Fertilisers are organic or inorganic substances provide to crops that improve the growth of plants and the fertility of the soil.
• Fertilisers are of two types-

1. Man-made fertilizers - Example - nitrate, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, etc.
2. Natural fertilizers - Example - cow dung, manure, peat, dry leaves, etc.

Thus, Man-made chemicals which increase the fertility of the soil, are called artificial fertilizers.