NEETZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare
What is the main purpose of using biofertilisers in agriculture?
Options
- ATo decrease environmental pollution
- BTo increase demand for agricultural produce
- CTo switch to conventional farming
- DTo improve the soil nutrient quality
Correct answer
D. To improve the soil nutrient quality
Step-by-step solution
The use of the chemical fertilisers to meet the ever-increasing demand of agricultural produce has contributed significantly to this pollution. Of course, we have now realised that there are problems associated with the overuse of chemical fertilisers and there is a large pressure to switch to organic farming – the use of biofertilisers. Biofertilisers are organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of the soil. The main sources of biofertilisers are bacteria, fungi and cyanobacteria.