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Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of Salinization on irrigated land

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Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of Salinization on irrigated land?

(a)

It greatly increases the crop production

(b)

It makes some soils impermeable

(c)

It raises the water table

(d)

It fills the air spaces in the soil with water

Answer:

(b)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Option (b) is correct: Salinization makes soils impermeable, affecting plant growth and yield.