Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.​
Statement 1: Fertilisers do not cause any harm to the microorganisms in the soil.​
Statement 2: Addition of fertilisers causes water pollution.​

Answer 1

• Fertilisers are chemical compounds that are rich in specific nutrients.
• They cause water pollution as they are washed down from the fields into the water bodies and also harm the microorganisms in the soil.
• Thus, the first statement is false while the second statement is true.