Question

Soil supports the growth of plants by holding the roots firmly and supplying water and nutrients.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Soil holds the roots of the plants and provides them structural support. Soil is also responsible for supplying water, nutrients and minerals that are essential for proper growth of a plant. The micro-organisms present in soil help in adding nutrients and minerals to the soil by their microbial actions and hence they make the soil rich in minerals that are required by plants.