Question

The process of preparing manure with the help of earthworms and kitchen wastes is called:

• A. Green manuring
• B. Manuring
• C. Vermicomposting
• D. Farming

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Vermicomposting

The correct option C

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Vermicomposting is the method of preparing manure with the help of kitchen wastes and earthworms.
2. It leads to the formation of vermicompost.
3. It is a water-soluble organic fertilizer with a high content of water-soluble nutrients.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Green maturing is the process of preparing green manure by decomposing plants such as sun hemp, cowpea, etc.
2. The decomposition of plants occurs in the field itself.

Option B:

1. Manuring is the process of producing an organic fertilizer known as manure.
2. It is produced by the decomposition of plant wastes and animal wastes.

Option D:

1. Farming is the process of growing edible crop plants in the fields.

Final answer: The process of preparing manure with the help of earthworms and kitchen wastes is called vermicomposting.