Question

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

• A. Pesticides seeps into the soil and affects it biological level by killing the natural bacteria in the soil.
• B. Soil pollution does not affect the productivity of the soil.
• C. Soil contaminants move away from the soil into crops which causes digestive problems.
• D. Air borne contaminants can also cause soil pollution.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Soil pollution does not affect the productivity of the soil.

• Soil pollution is defined as the presence of toxic chemicals (pollutants or contaminants) in soil, in high enough concentrations to pose a risk to human health and/or the ecosystem.
• Due to the soil pollution the harmful chemicals present in the soil increase toxicity so soil fertility decreases and yield of soil is also decreased. Hence soil pollution affects the productivity of the soil.
• Hence Soil pollution does not affect the productivity of the soil is a wrong statement.
• So, the correct answer is 'Option B'.