Question

Why does flood affect the growth of onion crops?

• A. Flood causes excess water in the soil.
• B. Flood reduces the water in the soil.
• C. Excess water causes rotting of the onion bulbs.
• D. Excess water restricts the growth of onion bulbs.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Flood causes excess water in the soil.
C Excess water causes rotting of the onion bulbs.

Flood increases the water content in the soil thus causing the onion bulbs to rot.
However, drought causes the soil to dry thus restricting the growth of onion bulbs.