What will happen if chemical fertilizers are used for a longer time.

soil always stays fertile for plant growth

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soil fertility is damaged

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soil stops responding to fertilizers

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soil health is maintained

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Solution

The correct option is B soil fertility is damaged
If chemical fertilizers are used for a long time, the soil gradually loses its fertility.
This is because the microorganisms present in the soil that process organic nutrients are killed due to excessive use of fertilizers. This increases the salinity of the soil while decreasing its fertility
So, the correct answer is 'soil fertility is damaged'

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Statement: Farmers must immediately switch over to organic fertilizers from chemical fertilizers for better yield.

Assumptions:

I. All the farmers use only chemical fertilizers.

II. Organic fertilizers are readily available to the farmers.

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