Question

The steps required for conversion of kitchen garbage into manure are given below in a jumbled form.

1. Put garbage in a pit
2. Cover the bottom of the pit with sand
3. Cover the pot loosely with a gunny bag or grass
4. Add worms

Which of the following shows the correct sequence of the above steps?

Options

• (ii); (i); (iii); (iv)

• (i); (ii); (iii); (iv)

• (ii); (iv); (i); (iii)

• (iv); (i); (ii); (iii)

• (ii); (i); (iv); (iii) 

Answer 1

(ii); (i); (iv); (iii) 

Explanation:

To convert kitchen garbage into manure (compost), the proper steps are:

(ii) Cover the bottom of the pit with sand
→ Help with drainage and prevents bad smell.

(i) Put garbage in a pit
→ Add organic waste like vegetable peels, fruit scraps, etc.

(iv) Add worms
→ Earthworms speed up the decomposition process in vermicomposting.

(iii) Cover the pit loosely with a gunny bag or grass
→ Allows air circulation and helps maintain moisture.