Question

Statement (i): Crops such as wheat are grown in the fine clayey soil.

Statement(ii): Clayey soil is very rich in humus and very fertile.

(a) Both the statements are true and statement (ii) is the correct explanation of

statement (i).

(b) Both statements (i) and (ii) are true but statement (ii) is not the correct explanation

of statement (i).

(c) Statement (i) is true but statement (ii) is false.

(d) Statement (i) is false but statement (ii) is true.​

Answer 1

Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is wrong

Answer 2

The correct option is- (a) Both the statements are true and statement (ii) is the correct explanation of statement (i).

• In clayey soil, the particle size is very small with low porosity. Hence, it can retain a large amount of water. It is very fertile soil and is rich in organic matter (humus).
• The cultivation of wheat also requires soil having good water holding capacity and rich organic matter. Hence, it is grown in clayey soil.