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प्रश्न
Define Vermicompost.
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उत्तर
- Vermiculture or Vermicomposting is a method of transforming organic wastes such as waste papers, leaves, pieces of wood, etc., into a nutrient rich fertilizer using earthworms.
- It is a healthy and clean way to eliminate wastes going into our landfills.
- It keeps the environment clean.
- Earthworms eat the organic wastes and excrete it in the form of castings. This is known as vermicompost.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the correct option:
Which of the following animals are used for making compost?
Define composting.
Explain the term vermicomposting.
What do you mean by composting?
Vermicompost can be used to clean sewage.
What are the species of earthworm used for vermiculture?
What are the sources of organic resources for vermicomposting?
The method of preparing compost with the help of earthworms is called ______.
Given below are steps in vermicomposting and each step has been given an alphabet. Rearrange the steps in the correct sequence and write the alphabet on the chart provided. One step is done for you.
F Dig a pit in a suitable place in your garden.
C Spread sand on the floor of the pit.
E Add vegetable peels and fruit waste to the pit.
A Sprinkle water to keep it moist.
D Place red worms in the pit.
B Cover with a gunny bag or grass.
Step 1 - F
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List the important methods of vermicomposting.
