Earthworms are considered friends of the farmers. Select from following the correct reasons for the same :
A. Earthworms eat the dead leaves and plants and their droppings fertilize the soil.
B. Earthworms eat the weeds and save the main crop.
C. Earthworms, soften the soil by digging underneath.
D. The tunnels made by the earthworms provide easy passage to air and water into the soil.

Options

A. A and C
B. A, B and C
C. B, C and D
D. C, D and A

Answer

D

Explanation

Earthworms are the best friends of farmers. The earthworms soften the soil as they keep digging underneath to make tunnels. This way air and water can easily get into the soil. The earthworms also eat the dead leaves and plants, and their droppings fertilize the soil.