Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: The infiltration rate decreases during heavy rainfall and tends to approach a constant value. Reason R: The matric potential of soil water decreases with accumulated infiltration. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• 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:

Infiltration trend with time: \[ \boxed{ \text{High initially} \rightarrow \text{Decreases gradually} \rightarrow \text{Constant basic infiltration} } \] Reason: \[ \boxed{ \text{Reduction in soil suction (matric potential)} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A