Question

What is salinisation?

1. Salinity refers to the salt content of the soil.
2. Salinisation is a decrease in the concentration of salts in the soil.
3. Salinisation is a problem primarily found in non-irrigated arid regions.

• A. All
• B. None of these
• C. ii, iii
• D. i only

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i only

• The salt content of the soil is known as - Salinity

• An increase in the concentration of salts in soil is called Salinisation

• Salinisation is a problem faced in many irrigated areas, especially where evaporation rates are high.