Question

S1: Desert soil is suitable for agriculture. S2: Desert soil is sandy in texture, has low moisture and high content of soluble salt. Based on the given statements, select the correct option from the following:

• A. S1: True; S2: True
• B. S1: True; S2: False
• C. S1: False; S2: True
• D. S1: False; S2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is C S1: False; S2: True

Desert soil is not fit for agriculture since it has low moisture and high salt content. The climate is dry and the temperature is high. This leads to higher rates of evaporation, owing to which, soil lacks moisture and organic material.