Multiple choice

What is the method of rotting and conversion of same material into compost with help of worms called?

  1. Composting

  2. Vermicomposting

  3. Dumping

  4. Recycling

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Biodegradable waste for e.g. food waste such as fruit and vegetable peels, meat & bones, leaves, flowers etc can be recycled by the method of composting. It is a natural process that recycles the nutrients in the waste to yield manure or compost. The manure is very rich in nutrients and is an        excellent medium for growing plants. Vermi-composting is a method of composting where compost is made from biodegradable waste with the help of a type of earthworms called red worms. The red worms eat biodegradable kitchen waste & convert it into compost, which is an excellent manure.