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Question
Which of the following statements is not true for organic manure?
Options
It enhances water holding capacity of soil
It has a balance of all plant nutrients
It provides humus to soil
It improves texture of soil
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Solution
It has a balance of all plant nutrients
Explanation:
Organic manures are obtained from the decomposition of plant and animal wastes that are rich in nutrients and humus.
But all nutrients might not be present in a proportionate amount in it, thus will not solve : the problem if soil is particularly deficient in one or more specific nutrients.
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