Question

Why is organic manure considered better than fertilizers?

• A. It cannot be prepared in fields
• B. It is less rich in plant nutrients
• C. It improves the fertility and texture of the soil
• D. It decreases the water holding capacity of the soil

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

It improves the fertility and texture of the soil

Organic manure or organic fertilizer is made up of organic biodegradable waste like animal excreta and agriculture wastes. As it biodegradable it cannot harm the environment and increase the soil fertility it is better than chemical fertilizer. But chemical fertilizers are nutrient specific and prepared in chemical factories. Thus, the correct answer is option C.