Question

What is true about weeds:

• A. All plants other than crops are weeds
• B. Some weeds can be eaten by us
• C. The best time for the removal of weeds is before they produce flowers and seed
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above

The correct option is D.
Explanation of the correct option:

1. The unwanted plants that usually grow along with the desired crop are known as weeds.
2. The growth of weeds is harmful as they consume a lot of fertilizers, water, sunlight etc which ultimately reduces the crop yield.
3. Some weeds are edible. For example- Dandelion, chickweed etc.
4. Weeds can be uprooted by hand or removed with the help of some tools such as a trowel, hoe or harrow.
5. It is also controlled by the use of certain chemicals known as weedicides.