| Statement I: | In a particular climatic condition, decomposition rate is quicker if detritus is rich in lignin and chitin, and slower, if detritus is rich in nitrogen and water-soluble substances like sugars. |
| Statement II: | Warm and moist environment favour decomposition whereas low temperature and anaerobiosis inhibit decomposition. |
| Assertion (A): | Earthworm is considered as enemy of farmers. |
| Reason (R): | They loosen off the soil. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A) |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A) |
| 3. | (A) is True, (R) is False |
| 4. | (A) is False, (R) is True |
| 1. | Fragmentation | 2. | Leaching |
| 3. | Catabolism | 4. | Humification |
| I: | Carnivores |
| II: | Bacteria |
| III: | Fungi |
By process of leaching during decomposition of detritus, water soluble :
| 1. | organic nutrients go down the soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts |
| 2. | inorganic nutrients go down the soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts |
| 3. | organic nutrients go down the soil horizon and get precipitated as available salts |
| 4. | inorganic nutrients go down the soil horizon and get precipitated as available salts |
The three steps of decomposition occur:
1. sequentially, with catabolism being the last step.
2. sequentially, with leaching being the last step.
3. simultaneously.
4. sequentially, but not in a particular order.