Question

Fertility of soil is measured by its ability to [CBSE PMT 1992]
A) Retain nutrients
B) Hold organic materials
C) Hold water
D) Support life

Answer 1

Fertility of soil is measured by its ability to
➡️ support life

Answer 2

Hey Dear,

● Answer -

(D) support life

◆ Fertility of soil -

• Soil fertility refers to the ability of soil to sustain agricultural plant growth.
• Fertile soil provides plant habitat and result in sustained and consistent yields of high quality.
• The term is used w.r.t agricultural & garden soil.
• Following factors affect fertility of soil -

1. topography
2. amount of precipitation
3. pH of the soil
4. presence of microorganisms
5. availability of minerals
6. use of fertilizers

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