Question

Select the correct alternatives

Which of the following are used to hasten the process of decomposition of organic matter for producing vermicompost?

• A. Rats
• B. Earthworms
• C. Rodents
• D. Pigs

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Earthworms

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Earthworms made vermicompost which is very rich in organic matter.
2. Worms are used to enhance the process of decomposition of plant and animal waste.
3. Worms that are mostly used are red wrigglers, white worms, and earthworms.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Rats are not that much capable of fasting the process of decomposition of organic matter, instead, they would litter the matter everywhere.

Option C:

Rodents are also not that much capable of making the process of decomposition faster as they are very similar to rats.

Option D:

1. As pigs are big animals so they are not capable to increase the speed of decaying of organic matter.
2. Such things only belong to terrestrial invertebrates like earthworms.

Final answer: Earthworms are used to hasten the process of decomposition of organic matter for producing vermicompost.