hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    Given below are two statements Statement I: Chemical weathering involves disintegration and decomposition of minerals Statement II: Biological w
    Question

    Given below are two statements
    Statement I: Chemical weathering involves disintegration and decomposition of minerals
    Statement II: Biological weathering accelerates physical and chemical weathering
    Choose the correct answer:

    A.

    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

    B.

    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

    C.

    Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

    D.

    Statement I is false, but Statement II is true

    Correct option is D


    Statement I is incorrect: Chemical weathering mainly involves decomposition (not disintegration) of minerals through reactions like hydrolysis, oxidation, etc.
    Statement II is correct: Biological weathering, through roots, microbes, and organisms, can enhance both physical and chemical weathering, making the process more effective.

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    Genetics & Plant Breeding Chapter Test

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon80 Marks
    • timerIcon24 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    CUET PG Agribusiness Management (ABM) Full Mock Test : 01

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon75 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon300 Marks
    • timerIcon90 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    Fundamentals of Food Safety: Definitions, Additives & Contaminants

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon30 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon30 Marks
    • timerIcon27 Mins
    languageIcon English
    test-prime-package

    Access ‘ICAR JRF’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    368k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow