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Consider the following statements with respect to soil acidification Soil acidification is a process...........

Geography India - Soil and Vegetation
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    Consider the following statements with respect to soil acidification

    1. Soil acidification is a process where the pH level of the soil increases, making it more acidic.

    2. Soil acidification affects only the surface soil (Top soil) and not subsoil.

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Correct Answer
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    Explanation:

    Both statements are incorrect.

    Soil Acidification

    • A recent study says that Soil Acidification may strip Indian soils of 3.3 billion tonnes of essential carbon, affecting crop growth, sequestration.

    • Soil acidification is a process where the pH level of the soil decreases, making it more acidic.

    • This process can affect both the surface soil and subsoil.

    Hence option 4th is correct.

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