GyanGramWith reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements : 1. The high content of organic matt…
Read the full question, pick an option, then see whether you were right. The answer is not shown until you attempt.
Choose an option before the answer.
With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements :
1. The high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity.
2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle.
3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Pick an option to check yourself. The answer stays hidden until you attempt.
• Correct Answer: B
• Irrigation water leaves dissolved salts as it evaporates; over time, without drainage, this causes salinization.
• Organic matter increases water-holding capacity; soil microorganisms drive sulphur mineralization, so soil plays a vital role in the sulphur cycle.
Same year. Same subject. More attempts.
Keep attempting in GyanGram.
Filter by year or subject, attempt previous-year questions, and connect each miss back to a visual deck.