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Identify the incorrect statement :

Options

A

Clayey soil is better aerated than loamy soil.

B

Clayey soil is more fertile as compared to loamy soil.

C

Water retention capacity of clayey soil is better than that of loamy soil.

D

The particle size of clayey soil is much smaller than that of loamy soil.

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Correct Answer :

Option A

Clayey soil is better aerated than loamy soil.

Option B

Clayey soil is more fertile as compared to loamy soil.

Solution :

The correct answer/statement is: Clayey soil is better aerated than loamy soil.


Step-by-step Explanation:


1. Understanding Soil Types and Properties:
- Clayey Soil: Consists of very fine particles packed tightly together. Because the particles are very small and closely packed, there are tiny spaces between them. This allows clayey soil to retain a large amount of water, giving it a high water retention capacity. However, because the spaces are small, it holds very little air, making it poorly aerated.


2. Loamy Soil:
- Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay along with humus. It has appropriate particle sizes and sufficient space between particles, allowing for both good aeration and adequate water retention. Therefore, loamy soil has significantly better aeration than clayey soil.


3. Evaluating the Statements:
- "Clayey soil is better aerated than loamy soil." — This statement is incorrect because clayey soil has tightly packed fine particles with very small air spaces, making it poorly aerated compared to loamy soil.

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