SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CPO - 24 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q64

Called the farmer’s ‘friend’, the ______ helps in the breakdown of complex organic matter as well as in loosening of the soil.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. earthworm.

  • By their activity in the soil, earthworms offer many benefits: increased nutrient availability, better drainage, and a more stable soil structure, all of which help improve farm productivity.
  • Worms feed on plant debris (dead roots, leaves, grasses, manure) and soil.