Question

Which activity of the farmer can promote growth of microbes in the field? Give one example of each: (a) Traditional tool, (b) Modern tool for ploughing.

Answer 1

• Addition of nutrients can promote the growth of microbes in the field. (0.5 marks)
• Growth of microbes also require the soil to be loose and moist. Hence, proper tilling and irrigation is also required. (0.5 marks)
• One example of traditional tool for ploughing is plough. (0.5 marks)
• One example of modern tool for ploughing is cultivator. (0.5 marks)