Question

Which of the following can differentiate chemical fertlizers from natural fertilizers?

• A. Chemical fertilizer is soluble but not natural fertilizer.
• B. Natural fertilizer is nutrient specific but not chemical fertilizer.
• C. Chemical fertilisers can affect the pH of the soil while natural fertilisers do not affect the pH of the soil.
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and C

• Those fertilizers which get decomposed naturally are known as natural fertilizers whereas those which are human-made are known as chemical fertilizers.
• Natural fertilizers include compost, animal waste, dead organisms, etc. Chemical fertilizers include inorganic materials.
• Chemical fertilizers are directly available whereas natural fertilizers need to be prepared. Chemical fertilizers contain different chemical so they affect the pH value of soil whereas natural fertilizers don't.
  

So, the correct option is 'Both A and C'.