Which of the following is not true for fertilisers?

(a) They increase the yield.
(b) Their excessive use disturbs the balance of nutrients in soil.
(c) They are generally used in small quantity.
(d) They are environment friendly.

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(d) They are environment friendly.

Fertilisers are detrimental to the environment if used in excess.

Unused fertilisers wash away along with the irrigation runoff and end up in water bodies leading to eutrophication of the water bodies resulting in killing of aquatic life.

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(b) Their excessive use disturbs the balance of nutrients in soil.
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Among the given options, which one is not correct for the use of a large amount of fertilisers and pesticides?

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(b) They turn the fields barren after some time
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Among the given options, which one is not correct for the use of large amount of fertilisers and pesticides?

(a) They are eco-friendly
(b) They turn the fields barren after some time
(c) They adversely affect the useful component from the soil
(d) They destroy the soil fertility

Q. the fertilisers are non eco friendly. then why they are using fertilisers ?

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Which of the following is not true for fertilisers? (a) They increase the yield. (b) Their excessive use disturbs the balance of nutrients in soil. (c) They are generally used in small quantity. (d) They are environment friendly.

(d) They are environment friendly. Fertilisers are detrimental to the environment if used in excess. Unused fertilisers wash away along with the irrigation runoff and end up in water bodies leading to eutrophication of the water bodies resulting in killing of aquatic life.

Which of the following is not true for fertilisers?

(a) They increase the yield.
(b) Their excessive use disturbs the balance of nutrients in soil.
(c) They are generally used in small quantity.
(d) They are environment friendly.

(d) They are environment friendly.

Fertilisers are detrimental to the environment if used in excess.

Unused fertilisers wash away along with the irrigation runoff and end up in water bodies leading to eutrophication of the water bodies resulting in killing of aquatic life.