Question

    Given below are two statements: Statement I:

    Saline soil contain sufficient soluble salts which adversely affect the growth of most crop plants. The soluble salts are mainly sodium chloride and sodium sulphate. Statement II: Sodic soil having pH>8.5, EC13, ESP>15. In the light of the above Statements, choose the correct 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 true but Statement II is false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statement I is false but Statement II is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Saline soil contains the soluble salts like chlorides and sulphates of sodium, calcium and magnesium. Sodic soil have pH>8.5, EC<4.0, SAR>13, ESP>15.

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