Question

What kind of waste is filled in a compost pit ?
A) Biodegradable.
B) Non – biodegradable.
C) Both (A) and (B)
D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint: Compost is a mix of different ingredients that carry nutrients in it. These help in the nourishment and improvement of the provided soil. Compost pit is an eco-friendly way of helping the environment.

Complete answer:
This answer could be understood easily if we know about compost pits. We know that a compost pit is the one where we collect all the organic waste like the leaves, fruit and vegetable peel and even the waste food. This after a period of time by the action of microorganisms makes the soil highly nutritious, increases its fertility, and betters it’s anchorage capacity. This could also be of importance for home gardening and be very effective in organic farming.
We know this very well that waste can be of two types –
Biodegradable waste – From the name it is very clear that it is a type of waste that includes organic waste. This is the type of waste that can be converted into their simplest form with the help of microorganisms and other abiotic factors.
This whole process is a very natural process, and so consumes time. This also makes it quite less risky for the environment.
Non-biodegradable waste – This is a kind of waste that could not be broken by natural factors and requires artificial ways for its destruction and so naturally it causes pollution to the environment.

From the above discussion, we get to know that option (A) is the correct answer.

Note –
A compost pit also includes the macro and micro nutrients like calcium, magnesium, potassium etc. that are required for the betterment of the soil.
Compost pit is very beneficial and could be easily formed at home by digging a hole.
Air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution and various diseases are the cause of non-biodegradable waste.