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1. Organic matter decreases the permeability of a soil.
2. Entrapped air decreases the permeability of a soil.
Which of these statements are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 &2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

1 Answer

Answer :

(c) Both 1 &2

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