Question

With respect to the following statements, choose the correct answer.
i. Mixed farming degrades the nutrient quality of the soil.
ii. Fertilisers are commercially produced plant nutrients.

• A. Only statement (ii) is correct
• B. Only statement (ii) is incorrect
• C. Only statement (i) is correct.
• D. Statement (i) and (ii) are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only statement (ii) is correct

Mixed farming involves the growth of multiple plants simultaneously on the same field (for example Rice and Green peas). This increases the quality of soil if the leguminous plants are grown along with crops, hence mixed farming improves the soil quality while,
If we talk about fertilisers like urea, these are commercially produced plant nutrients. They are inorganic salts produced in the factories and harmful for long-term use.