Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a benefit of adding manure?

  1. It increases the capacity of soil to hold water and nutrients.

  2. It enhances the growth of friendly microbes.

  3. It prevents soil erosion.

  4. It reduced the pace of release of nutrients to plants.

  5. It adds more nitrogen, phosphorus and potash to the soil as compared to synthetic fertilisers.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Manure is less rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash than synthetic fertilizers and therefore must be used in much greater quantities.

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