UPSC 2018GeographyModerate

With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements : 1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity. 2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle. 3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

a
1 and 2 only
b
3 only
c
1 and 3 only
d
1, 2 and 3
Soil ScienceSoil Properties and DegradationAgricultural soilsorganic matterwater holding capacitysulphur cycleirrigationsalinizationagricultural lands

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