Question

Find out the correct statement about manure:

1. Manure contains large quantities of organic matter and small quantities of nutrients.
2. It helps in draining out excess of water from clayey soil.
3. It increases the water holding capacity of sandy soil.
4. Its excessive use pollutes environment because it is made of animal excretory waste.

Options

• (i) and (iii)

• (i) and (ii)

• (iii) and (iv)

• (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

(i) and (ii)

Explanation:

Manure contains a large amount of organic matter and relatively small quantities of nutrients. It also improves the structure of clayey soil, helping excess water drain away. The answer key identifies (i) and (ii); the other listed combinations include statement (iv), which is not a correct general property of manure.