Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The optimum range of soil moisture for effective ploughing is 25 to 50 per cent depletion of available soil moisture.
Statement (II): Light soil can be ploughed in a narrow range of soil moisture conditions while the range is wider for heavy soils.

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:
- Clayey (Heavy) soils: Very narrow, sensitive tillage moisture window.
- Sandy (Light) soils: Broad, forgiving tillage moisture window.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C