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    Question

    choose the correct option Statement I: Sodic

    soils cannot be reclaimed with hydrotechincal method of reclamation Statement II: Hydro technical reclamation methods include Leaching and drainage.
    A Statement I and II are not correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statement I is correct and II is not correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statement I and II are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statement I is not and II is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sodic soils contains high amount sodium carbonate which cause deflocculation in these soils and destroy their physical structure. These soils are therefore need to be reclaimed chemically, so that Na in these soils get replaced from the exchange complex

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