SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 33

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The right mix of minerals and organic matter.

• Soil fertility is the ability of a soil to sustain plant growth by providing essential plant nutrients and favorable chemical, physical, and biological characteristics as a habitat for plant growth. 
• The main function provided by a fertile soil is the provision of food, which is very important considering FAO’s Zero hunger objective.
• A fertile soil also provides essential nutrients for plant growth, to produce healthy food with all the necessary nutrients needed for human health.