Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: The zone of aeration consists of three belts viz., (1) soil water belt (2) intermediate belt and (3) capillary fringe. Reason R: In the zone of saturation all the macropores are filled with air. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
• Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• A is correct but R is not correct
• A is not correct but R is correct

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

Important groundwater zones:
• Zone of Aeration:
• Contains air and water
• Includes soil water belt, intermediate belt and capillary fringe
• Zone of Saturation:
• All pores filled with water
• Lies below water table Memory Trick: \[ \boxed{ \text{“Aeration has air, saturation has water”} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C