SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 27

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q27

Excessive use of synthetic fertilizers leads to:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. soil degradation.

Synthetic fertilizers decrease soil fertility due to chemical nitrogen stimulating excessive microorganism growth, which, over time, depletes organic matter in the soil.

So, excessive use of synthetic fertilizers leads to soil degradation.