UPSC Prelims GS - 2018

Question 82
MEDIUMCorrect: +2Incorrect: -2

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