Biocomposting Issue
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Question (English)
Due to excessive use of chemical fertilisers, what has happened to productive land?
- Productivity has doubled
- Large tracts have been adversely affected ✓ Correct
- No change observed
- Land has become permanently fertile
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Due to switching to chemical fertilisers and neglecting compost, large tracts of productive land have been adversely affected.
Key Points:
- Water bodies including ground water suffered chemical contamination.
- Demand for irrigation has been rising year after year.
- Farmers are now returning to compost from organic wastes.
- Earthworms can convert organic matter into compost faster.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: Chemical fertilisers have degraded land quality.
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