Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Alluvial soil is found in the…
2024
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Alluvial soil is found in the North and Eastern districts of Rajasthan like Hanumangarh, Alwar, Dholpur and Dausa. Statement (II): This soil contains enough quantity of nitrogen and lacks in lime, phosphorus and iron. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- A.
Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
- B.
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
- C.
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
- D.
Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
- E.
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Correct answer: D
Statement (I) is correct as alluvial soil in Rajasthan is found in northern and eastern districts like Hanumangarh, Alwar, Dholpur, and Dausa. Statement (II) is incorrect because alluvial soil is generally deficient in nitrogen and humus, but rich in lime, phosphorus, and potash. Thus, the correct choice is Option 3.