Question

State whether the given statement is True or False.
(13) Fertilisers and pesticides are harmful to soil as they kill the microorganisms involved in recycling of nutrients.

• A. False
• B. True

Answer 1

The correct option is B True

• Fertilisers and pesticides contain chemicals which are used to provide the nutrients to plants.
• Excess amounts of these chemicals in the soil leads to soil pollution.
• Chemicals leach into the soil and make the toxins available for absorption by plants.