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Q.5. Explain some harmful effects of agricultural practices on environment.

Answer 1

using of chemical

excessive use of fertiliser and manure

Answer 2

• Excessive use of fertilizer make the soil poor in nutrients and kill many useful microbes.

• Excessive use of non-biodegradable chemical pesticides leads to biological magnification.

• Extensive cropping causes loss of soil fertility.

• Excessive use of groundwater for agriculture lowers water table.