Question : Which of the following statements is correct?
I. Converting plant and animal waste including that from the kitchen into manure is called composting.
II. The method of making compost from kitchen garbage using redworms is called vermicomposting.
Option 1: Only I is correct
Option 2: Neither I nor II is correct
Option 3: Both I and II are correct
Option 4: Only II is correct
Correct Answer: Both I and II are correct
Solution : The correct option is Both I and II are correct.
During the natural decomposition process aided by microbes, plant and animal waste, including kitchen leftovers, can be composted to create nutrient-rich manure. Conversely, vermicomposting is a particular kind of composting where redworms—like Eisenia fetida —are very important. These specialised earthworms are added to kitchen waste during the vermicomposting process to help break down organic matter.
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