Question

Choose the correct statements with respect to decomposition from the following:
(A) Decomposition is an anaerobic process.
(B) Decomposition rate of detritus depends upon the chemical nature of it.
(C) Water-soluble organic nutrients go into the soil and get precipitated in the process of leaching.
(D) Humification follows mineralisation.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B) and (D) only
• B. (A) and (C) only
• C. (B) and (C) only
• D. (A) and (D) only

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(B) and (D) only

Answer 2

Decomposition rate is influenced by the chemical composition of the detritus. Humification is the formation of humus, which occurs before mineralization. Hence, thecorrect statements are (B) and (D).