The process of loosening and turning of soil is called as

Irrigation and manuring

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Digging and winnowing

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Tilling or ploughing

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Harvesting and storage

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Solution

The correct option is D Tilling or ploughing
The process of loosening and turning of soil is called tilling or ploughing.
This is done by using a plough, hoe, or cultivator.
The soil is loosened to increase the absorption of water and manures.
It improves soil quality by increasing aeration. It controls the weeds.

Therefore, option C is correct.

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State two beneficial effects of ploughing the fields (or loosening and turning the soil).

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