Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2225MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Verbal Aptitude
Subtopic: Reading Comprehension
Question Statement:
Premise: 'Biochar soil amendment enhances drought tolerance in sandy loam soils.' Which data point most strongly bolsters this premise?
Options:
(A) Controlled laboratory tests show that amending sandy loam with 2% biochar increases available water holding capacity by 28% through micropore creation.
(B) Biochar is produced through pyrolysis.
(C) Sandy loam soils drain rapidly.
(D) Biochar contains porous carbon.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
Quantifying a 28% increase in water holding capacity directly supports drought tolerance.