Question

What are the harmful effects of agricultural practices on the environment?

• A. Excessive use of fertilisers changes the chemistry of soil and kills useful microbes.
• B. Excessive use of non-biodegradable chemical pesticides leads to biological magnification.
• C. Extensive cropping causes loss of soil fertility.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

The harmful effects of agricultural practices on the environment are as follows:

(a) Excessive use of fertilisers changes the chemistry of soil and kills useful microbes.

(b) Excessive use of non-biodegradable chemical pesticides leads to biological magnification.

(c) Extensive cropping causes loss of soil fertility.

(d) Excess use of groundwater for agriculture lowers the water table.

(e) Damage to natural ecosystem/habitat.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.