Question

answer the following questions:-
1) The method of preparing compost with the help of earthworms is called
a). composting
b). vermicomposting
c). manuring
d). decomposing

2) If you dump kitchen waste in a pit, it may, after sometime.
a). convert into compost
b). convert into vermicompost
c). remain as such
d). remain forever in its dried form.

3) Which of the following activities does not reflect responsible behaviour with regard to waste disposal?
a). Goods carried in paper bags or cloth bags.
b). Waste collected in polythene bags for disposal.
c). Waste separated into those that degrade and those that do not.
d). Making handicrafts with used up notebooks.

4) Paheli gave the following ill effects of the practice of burning dried leaves and other plant parts
a). Burning degrades the soil.
b). Burning produces harmful gases/fumes.
c). Precious raw materials to obtain manure at low cost is lost.
d). Lot of heat is generated unnecessarily

The correct reasons of why we should not burn leaves are
a). i, ii and iv only
b). i, ii, iii and iv
c). ii and iii only
d). ii, iii and iv only

Answer 1

1st a is the right
2nd a is the right
3rd b is the right
4th a is the right

Answer 2

1 Vermicomposting
2 convert into compost
3. Waste collected in polythene bag
4. a