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प्रश्न
Enumerate the advantages of vermicompost over chemical fertiliser.
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उत्तर
- It is a rich source of nutrients essential for plant growth. It makes the soil fertile.
- It improves soil structure, texture, aeration and water holding capacity and helps to prevent soil erosion.
- It contains valuable vitamins, enzymes and growth regulator substances for increasing growth, vigour and yield of plants.
- It enhances decomposition of organic matter in soil.
- Vermicompost is free from pathogens and toxic elements.
- Vermicompost is rich in beneficial microflora.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the term vermicomposting.
We should not add wastes containing salts, pickles, oil, vinegar, meat and milk products in vermicomposting pit to feed the redworms. Why?
________ is the best fertilizer.
Vermicompost can be used to clean sewage.
What are the species of earthworm used for vermiculture?
______ is used as fertilizer for the soil and it improves the properties of the soil.
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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3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
Answer the following question in one or two words or sentences:
Which one out of beetles, roundworm and earthworm are used for vermicomposting and why?
The fastest-growing sector in Agriculture is a ______.
Which one of the following is referred to as red worms?
