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Consider the following statements:
1. Organic matter increases the permeability of a soil.
2. Entrapped air decreases the permeability of a soil.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution

The correct option is B 2 only
Organic matter and entrapped air obstruct the flow in the soil voids, and hence reduce the permeability.

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