Question

Which of the following is the primary reason for practicing 'mulching' (covering the soil surface around plants with organic/plastic material) in vegetable and fruit crop cultivation?

A To increase soil pH permanently
B To replace the need for irrigation completely
C To conserve soil moisture, suppress weed growth
D To eliminate the need for fertilizer application
E To control fruit flies only
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