Manure _______ the water holding capacity of the soil.

decreases

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The correct option is B increases

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Find out the correct sentence about manure

(i) Manure contains large quantities of organic matter and small quantities of nutrients.

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(iii) It helps in draining out of excess of water from clayey soil.

(iv) Its excessive use pollutes environment because it is made of animal excretory waste.

(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)

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