Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the use of fertilizers?

  1. Fertilizers are the inorganic salts prepared in factories.

  2. Excessive use of fertilizers makes the soil less fertile.

  3. Fertilizers have become a source of water pollution.

  4. Fertilizers provide a lot of humus to the soil.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

 Fertilizers are the inorganic salts being prepared in the factories. Excess use of fertilizers makes the soil less fertile. Fertilizers are non biodegradable and mix up with the water bodies and cause pollution. They do not provide humus to the soil. 

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