Question

The Koyas do not use ploughs while working the soil on their lands. Why?

• A. The ploughs are very costly.
• B. The Koyas do not know how to use them.
  
• C. The use of it can loosen the soil too much.
  
• D. The Koyas feel the process of using it is tiring.
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C The use of it can loosen the soil too much.


Farmers do not use ploughs or hoes on their land because this can loosen the soil too much. Loose soil tends to get washed off very easily during the rains. With the topsoil being the most fertile and useful for plant growth, farmers can not afford for it to be washed away and severely hamper the subsequent crop yield.