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DIRECTIONS: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 2 The chemical substances which are rich from nutrients and used to maintain soil fertility are called fertilizers. They also produce harmful effects. They remain in the soil and spoil porous structure of the soil which is essential for plant growth. They also kill the soil organisms like earthworms. Earthworms burrows and loosens the soil and make it porous. Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Excessive use of chemical fertilizers cause soil pollution

B) Organic manure should be used to decrease soil pollution

C) Fertilizers spoil porous structure of the soil.

D) Both (a) and (b)