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What is the main purpose of using biofertilisers in agriculture?

Options

  1. ATo decrease environmental pollution
  2. BTo increase demand for agricultural produce
  3. CTo switch to conventional farming
  4. 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.

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