Question

Which one of the following is not true about ploughing?
(a) It loosens the soil.
(b) It aerates the soil.
(c) It prevents soil erosion.
(d) It allows easy penetration of roots into the soil.

Answer 1

(c) It prevents soil erosion.

Ploughing refers to the loosening of the soil, which increases soil erosion. Loose soil can be easily washed off by water or carried away by wind.