Question

What are the advantages of preparing the soil?

• A. Soil preparation causes soil erosion.
• B. The loosened soil kills earthworms and microbes.
• C. It allows the roots to penetrate deep into the soil.
• D. It results in loss of humus content in soil.

Answer 1

The correct option is C It allows the roots to penetrate deep into the soil.

• Soil preparation is the first step of agricultural practice which involves ploughing and levelling of soil.
• Preparation of soil allows the roots to penetrate deep into the soil and breath easily.
• The loosened soil promotes growth of earthworms and microbes and this increases the humus content of the soil which is good for agriculture.