Organic manure is considered better than fertilizers because:

It can be prepared in the fields

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It is less rich in plant nutrients

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It improves the texture of the soil

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It decreases the water holding capacity of the soil

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Solution

The correct option is C
It improves the texture of the soil

Organic manure improves the texture of the soil by not altering the pH of the soil. It has more moisture and organic content. Organic manure is usually derived from animal matter, animal excreta, human excreta, and vegetative matter (e.g. compost and crop residues). As a result, it causes less damage to the environment.

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Q. Question 3
Which of the following statement is not true for organic manure?

(a) It enhances water holding capacity of soil.
(b) It has a balance of all plant nutrients.
(c) It provides humus to soil.
(d) It improves texture of soil.

Q. 22. Consider the following sentence about manure –
1. Manure contains large quantities of organic matter and small quantities of nutrients.
2. It increases the water holding capacity of sandy soil.
3. It helps in draining out of excess of water from clayey soil.
4. Its excessive use pollutes environment because it is made of animal excretory waste.
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Q. Find out the correct sentences about manure.
(i) manure contains large quantities of organic matter and small quantities of nutrients
(ii) manure increase the water holding capacity of sandy soil.
(iii) manure helps in draining out of excess of water from clayey soil.
(iv) excessive use of manure pollutes environment because it is made of animal excretory waste

Q. Statement-1: Manure helps in enriching the soil with nutrients and organic matter.
Statement-2: Fertilizers are rich in nutrients and thus, are required in small amounts, as compared to manures.
Statement-3: Continuous use of fertilizers in an area increases soil fertility because the organic matter in the soil is replenished.

Question 8
Find out the correct sentence about manure

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

(ii) It increases the water holding capacity of sandy soil.

(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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