Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Farmyard manure or composts application increases water holding capacity of the soil.
Reason (R) : Compost and FYM application increases the soil temperature by 3 - 4$^\circ$C.
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 explation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

FYM improves: 1. Soil aggregation & pore space 2. Water retention (WHC) 3. Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) It moderates (buffers) soil temperature rather than causing a steady temperature rise.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C