Question 9
The process of loosening and turning of soil is called

(a) irrigation and manuring
(b) digging and winnowing
(c) tilling and ploughing
(d) harvesting and storage

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(c) tilling and ploughing

Tilling or ploughing loosens and turns the soil for farming. This increases the penetration space for the roots of crop plants, and also increases air and moisture access to the soil.

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Question 9 The process of loosening and turning of soil is called (a) irrigation and manuring (b) digging and winnowing (c) tilling and ploughing (d) harvesting and storage

(c) tilling and ploughing Tilling or ploughing loosens and turns the soil for farming. This increases the penetration space for the roots of crop plants, and also increases air and moisture access to the soil.

Question 9
The process of loosening and turning of soil is called

(a) irrigation and manuring
(b) digging and winnowing
(c) tilling and ploughing
(d) harvesting and storage

(c) tilling and ploughing

Tilling or ploughing loosens and turns the soil for farming. This increases the penetration space for the roots of crop plants, and also increases air and moisture access to the soil.