CBSE Class 8 Answered
(i) Give three advantages of loosening the soil before sowing the seeds. (ii) Mahesh uses a cultivator for ploughing whereas Satish uses a hoe for ploughing. What advantage does Mahesh have over Satish?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
Expert Answer
(i)
a. Loosening the soil allows the roots to penetrate deep into the soil.
b. The loose soil allows the deeply penetrated roots to breathe easily.
c. The loosened soil helps in the growth of earthworms and microbes present in the soil.
(ii) Since Mahesh uses the cultivator, he is able to save both labour and time as compared to Satish.
a. Loosening the soil allows the roots to penetrate deep into the soil.
b. The loose soil allows the deeply penetrated roots to breathe easily.
c. The loosened soil helps in the growth of earthworms and microbes present in the soil.
(ii) Since Mahesh uses the cultivator, he is able to save both labour and time as compared to Satish.
Answered by | 04 Jun, 2014, 03:23: PM
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