Question

Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A - I, B - II, C - III, D - IV
• B. A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
• C. A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II
• D. A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

Hint:

Soil properties:
- In situ measurement: Soil moisture.
- USDA: Textural classification.
- Arrangement of particles: Soil structure.
- Above 15 bar: Wilting range.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of soil properties and their measurement.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
In situ measurement (A): Refers to soil moisture (III) (measured directly in the field).
USDA (B): Refers to the textural classification chart (I) (USDA textural triangle).
Arrangement of soil particles (C): Refers to soil structure (IV).
Above 15 bar (D): Refers to the wilting range (II) (water held above 15 bar is unavailable).
Thus, the correct matching is A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the correct answer is A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II, which corresponds to option (C).
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