Irrigation is helpful in crop production because

Question

I.seeds need moisture to germinate
II.plants can absorb nutrients mostly in dissolved forms
III.It protects crops from frost.
IV.it improves soil texture.
Which one is the answer.
A. I and II only
B. I,II, and IV
C. II and III only

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. I, II, and IV.

• I. Seeds need moisture to germinate (true).
• II. Plants can absorb nutrients mostly in dissolved forms (true).
• III. It protects crops from frost (not primarily a function of irrigation).
• IV. It improves soil texture (true in the context of maintaining moisture and enabling better soil structure).

Thus, I, II, and IV are all valid points regarding how irrigation is helpful in crop production.