India: People and Economy

With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements:

1. 1.A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity.
2. 2.Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle.
3. 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?

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)3 only
3. (c)1 and 3 only
4. (d)1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements:

Statement–I:

According to the United Nations' 'World Water Development Report, 2022', India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each year.

Statement–II:

India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world's groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of world's population living in its territory.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
2. (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
3. (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
4. (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct