Question

Given below are two statements
Statement I: Soil solarization is a relatively recent and sophisticated physical management of soil borne nematodes utilizing the principle of moist heat.
Statement II: Soil solarization is a relatively recent and sophisticated physical management of soil borne nematodes utilizing the principle of synthetic pesticides.
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:

Soil solarization is a hydro-thermal, physical method of pest control. It depends on solar radiation and moist heat, completely eliminating the need for synthetic chemical pesticides.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C