Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Nitrogen is lost from waterlogged soils only by leaching
Statement (II): Waterlogged soils may develop iron toxicity to plants
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:

In waterlogged/submerged soils:
Nitrogen is lost mainly via denitrification (gas loss).
Iron is reduced to its soluble ferrous (\(\text{Fe}^{2+}\)) form, often causing toxicity (bronzing) in rice.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D