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    Question

    Given below are two statements: Statement I :

    Waterlogging causes injury to crops due to low oxygen content and accumulation of hydrocarbon gases, hydrogen sulphide, and carbon dioxide   Statement II : Ethanol production and activity of dehydrogenase decreases in roots of waterlogged plants In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:   
    A Both Statement I and Statement II are true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both Statement I and Statement II are false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statement I is correct but Statement II is false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    waterlogging results in elimination of air from that particular environment, making it anaerobic, and ethanol production and dehydrogenase activity by plant root increases under such conditions

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