Crop Production and Management — Science STD 8 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCrop Production and Management2 Marks
Question
The soil should be ploughed.
✓
Answer
$-$Ploughing of the soil breaks the clods occurring in the soil and the soil particles are separated.
$-$The clay of thesoil turns up and down with ploughing.
$-$So air circulation in the soil increases and the soil becomes soft.
$-$Seeds can easily germinate in the soft soil.
$-$Required air for respiration is available for sprouting of seeds as well as for microorganisms and earthworms occurring in the soil. Hence, the soil should be ploughed.
Need a full question paper?
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.