Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement 1: Plant fuel is less toxic as it does not emit harmful gases and also less expensive.
Statement 2: Plants when grown in less will prevent soil erosion

• A. Only Statement 1 is true.
• B. Only Statement 2 is true.
• C. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
• D. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Only Statement 1 is true.

• Some plants are also grown for the sake of bio - fuels. Plant fuel is less toxic as it does not emit harmful gases and also less expensive.

Eg. Jatropha.

• Plants when grown in dense will prevent soil erosion (ie) in times of wind or flood, the fertile top layer of soil is carried away by air or water. This is prevented by plants if grown around.