Question

Which of the following statements will not hold true if a plant is grown in only sand (S), only clay (C) and only humus (H)?

• A. Water availability to the roots will be more in (C) and (H) as compared to (S).
• B. Ability of roots to penetrate (S) and (H) will be low as compared to (C).
• C. Nutrient availability to roots will be less in (S) as compared to (C) and (H).
• D. Oxygen availability to roots will be low in (C) as compared to (S) and (H).

Answer 1

The correct option is B Ability of roots to penetrate (S) and (H) will be low as compared to (C).

All statements are true except the ability of roots to penetrate in sand and hummus are low as compared to clay.

So, the correct option is 'Ability of roots to penetrate (S) and (H) will be low as compared to (C).'.