Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
UGC NET December 2023 (12.12.2023) Shift-II
Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- Statement I: Composting is the aerobic degradation of organic materials by microorganisms, mainly under controlled conditions.
- Statement II: Both macro-organisms and micro-organisms play an important role in the composting process.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct ✓ Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct — Both statements are correct, so the answer is both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Explanation
★Both statements are correct, so the answer is both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
★Composting breaks down organic matter using oxygen and microorganisms.
★It occurs mainly under controlled conditions, so Statement I is correct.
★Both large and small organisms take part in the process.
★Macro-organisms such as worms break material down physically, while microbes decompose it chemically.
★So Statement II is also correct, making both true.
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