Question

You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below :
Statement I : The hills with dense vegetation cover do not experience heavy soil erosion.
Statement II : The Vegetation cover helps infiltration of rainwater and binding of soils.

• A. Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
• B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Vegetation cover acts as an interface between the atmosphere and the soil. It increases the permeability of the soil to rainwater,thus water seeps down which eventually decreases runoff. It shelters the soil from winds, which results in decreased wind erosion. The roots of the plants bind the soil together that is less susceptible to both water and wind erosion.