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The process of loosening the soil is called as ______.

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threshing
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harvesting
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ploughing
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winnowing
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Solution

The correct option is C ploughing
Ploughing is the process of loosening or turning the soil. It is done mainly using a plough, hoe or a cultivator. Ploughing allows easy penetration of roots into the soil and provides air spaces for roots and microbes to breathe.

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