Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a benefit of loosening of soil by ploughing?

  1. The loosening and turning of soil during ploughing brings the nutrient-rich soil to the top.

  2. Ploughing uproots and buries the weeds standing in the fields.

  3. The loose soil allows deep penetration of water, which is otherwise not possible.

  4. The loose soil helps in the growth of worms and microbes present in the soil.

  5. The loose soil allows the roots of the plants to breathe easily.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a benefit of loosening of soil by ploughing.

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