Question

Which of the following statement is/are true regarding soil?

• A. Soil is made up of minerals and decomposed organic matter.
• B. Soil can create a habitat for fungi, bacteria and related organisms.
• C. Healthy soil is fundamental to the quality of food it produces.
• D. Soil does not support or facilitate any symbiotic association among its habitants.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Soil is made up of minerals and decomposed organic matter.
B Soil can create a habitat for fungi, bacteria and related organisms.
C Healthy soil is fundamental to the quality of food it produces.

The soil is made up of minerals and decomposed organic matter, along with air and water.
Soil accodmodates many organisms and micro organisms like fungi, bacteria and related organisms, which in turn feed and support plant life. Quality of food produced by the soil is dependent on quality and health of soil in which the food is produced. Soil does supports and facilitates symbiotic relationship among its habitants.