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How are manures prepared by the farmers?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Manures**: Manures are organic substances that are used to enhance soil fertility. They are prepared naturally by farmers without the use of chemicals. 2. **Collecting Animal Waste**: Farmers start by collecting animal waste, which is a primary component of manure. This waste includes materials such as cow dung, poultry droppings, and other livestock waste. 3. **Adding Plant Waste**: Along with animal waste, farmers also collect plant waste. This includes dry leaves, stems, and other organic matter that can decompose. ...
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  • Green manure is formed by

    A
    decomposing green plants
    B
    decomposing algae
    C
    ploughing of leguminous plants into the soil
    D
    decomposition of the dead plants and animal wastes.
  • Types of manures are

    A
    Farmyard, composited and green
    B
    Green and farmyard
    C
    Green and composited
    D
    Farmyard and composited
  • Assertion : Compost is formed after decay of vegetable matter and organic refuse. Reason : Green manure is prepared by ploughing back any green plants into soil.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.
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    Assertion:Compost is formed after decay of vegetable matter and organic refuse Reason:Green manure is prepared by ploughing back any green plants into soil.