Which one of the following does not add nutrients to the soil?
(a) crop rotation
(b) field fallow
(c) manures
(d) ploughing

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Solution

(d) ploughing

Ploughing is a method to loosen the soil. It brings the soil that is rich in nutrients to the top from layers below, but does not add any nutrients to the soil.

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