Question
Environmental Studies Question on Ecology and Ecosystem
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Plant roots are surrounded by microorganisms as part of soil-plant-microbe ecosystem which can be termed as the rhizosphere.
Statement II: Root exudates have no effect on Rhizosphere ecology.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) : Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.