Study the following statements. I. Decomposition is a carbon dioxide requiring process. II. Humus is colloidal in nature and serves as a reservoir of nutrients. III. Warm and moist environment slows down decomposition. IV. Humification and mineralisation occur during decomposition in the soil. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Question

Study the following statements. I. Decomposition is a carbon dioxide requiring process. II. Humus is colloidal in nature and serves as a reservoir of nutrients. III. Warm and moist environment slows down decomposition. IV. Humification and mineralisation occur during decomposition in the soil. Which of the statements given above are correct? (A) II and IV (B) I and III (C) I and II (D) III and IV

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Statements II and IV are correct. Statements I and III are incorrect and can be corrected as • Decomposition is an oxygen requiring process. • Warm and moist environment favours decomposition.