Which of the following statements is correct in the case of vermi compost?

Prepared from plant and animal waste by various types of earthworms

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Harmful for the animals and micro-organisms living in the soil

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Cannot be used by farmers as it is toxic

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Needs a lot of space and time to form

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Solution

The correct option is A Prepared from plant and animal waste by various types of earthworms
Vermicomposting is the process in which the earthworms are used for the breakdown of the organic matter and production of compost. The plants and the animals wastes are composed of the organic matter which is broken down into nutrients. The compost contains a high amount of nutrients and increases the fertility of the soil.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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