Annamalai University 2007 Certification Soil Ecology, Earthworms EARTHWORM CULTURE AND COMPOSTING - Question Paper

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CERTIFICATE COURSE EXAMINATION, 2007
(SOIL ECOLOGY, EARTHWORM CULTURE
AND COMPOSTING)

(PAPER-II)
120. EARTHWORM CULTURE AND COMPOSTING

Dec.) (Time three Hours
Maximum: 80 Marks

ans any 5 ques.
All ques. carry equal marks (5×16=80)

1. Describe the ecological classification of earthworms and their characteristics.

2. Give an account on the organic wastes available for vermiculture.

3. Write an essay on the modifications brought in the soil by the application of vermicompost

4. What are the loan and marketing facilities available for large scale production of vermicompost

5. Briefly discuss decomposition of waster and humification.

6. Give an account on the requirements for earthworm culture.

7. Discuss the nutrient content of vermicompost.

8. What are the precautions to be taken while vermicomposting.

9. What are the advantages of vermicomposting.

Earning:   Approval pending.