Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Hue is a measure of the chromatic composition of light.
Statement (II): The Munsell colour system is based on five principal hues.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Remember the three dimensions of the Munsell color notation:
- Hue: Dominant spectral color.
- Value: Relative lightness or darkness of a color.
- Chroma: Relative purity or strength of a color.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Soil color is measured using the standardized Munsell Color System, which classifies colors based on three dimensions: Hue, Value, and Chroma.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- Statement (I) is true: Hue is the dimension of color that corresponds to its dominant wavelength or chromatic composition (e.g., whether it is red, yellow, green, or blue).
- Statement (II) is true: The Munsell Color System organizes colors around five principal hues spaced equally around a color circle:
Red (R)
Yellow (Y)
Green (G)
Blue (B)
5. Purple (P)
There are also five intermediate hues (YR, GY, BG, PB, RP), making ten hues in total.
Therefore, both statements are correct.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.