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Night soil contains

A. 4.5% N

B. 3.5% N

C. 4.0% N

D. 5.5% N

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Night soil is nothing but Human excreta, collected from cesspools, privies, pail closets, pit latrines, and septic tanks. It was produced as a result of a sanitation system in areas without sewer systems or septic tanks and sold as a fertilizer.
Night soil is very rich in essential plant nutrients. It contains about 5.5% Nitrogen, along with other compounds like phosphorus, potassium, etc.

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