Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement- I : Irrigation frequency indicates the number of days between irrigations during periods of without rainfall.
Statement- II : Irrigation frequency depends on the consumptive use rate of a crop and the amount of unavailable moisture in the crop root zone.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Hint:

Remember the soil moisture classifications:
- Available Moisture \(\rightarrow\) Held between Field Capacity and Wilting Point (used to calculate irrigation interval).
- Unavailable Moisture \(\rightarrow\) Held below Wilting Point (cannot be extracted by plants).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C