Question

Read the following statements and select the most appropriate option.

Assertion (A): Regur soil is tilled in pre-monsoon season or immediately after the first rain.
Reason (R): The bacteria in the soil thrives well in the temperate climate and it also removes humus from the soil.

• A. Both A and R are true.
• B. A is true but R is false.
• C. A is false but R is true.
• D. Both A and R are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is B A is true but R is false.

Black or regur soil is tilled during the pre-monsoon season or immediately after the first shower. Due to the presence of clay, the soil has a high water holding capacity. Therefore, in wet conditions, the soil becomes sticky and makes it difficult for agricultural activities.

The Laterite soil is humus deficient. The bacteria in the soil removes the humus content in the soil in tropical climates.