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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 ?

Options

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)