Question

Two statements are given below
Statement I: In light and frequent rains of the southwest monsoon, red soils permit sowing being done earlier than other soils, hence called as early soils.
Statement II: In contrast, black soils, also called as regur are not much benefitted by light showers and moistened sufficiently in later period of season, hence called as late soil.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct 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:

Compare how quickly light versus heavy soils absorb and retain monsoon moisture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Red soils are light, well-drained and warm up fast, so even the light, scattered showers at the start of the southwest monsoon bring them to workable moisture quickly, letting farmers sow earlier. That is exactly why they are called "early soils".
Black or regur soils behave very differently: they are heavy, clayey, and hold water well, but light early showers just get absorbed at the surface without making the deeper layers workable. They only become ready to sow after sustained rain later in the season, which is why they are known as "late soils".
Both of these are standard, well-documented characteristics of red and black soils, so both statements are true, and the answer is option 1.