Environment & Ecology · Environment
Consider the following statements regarding grassland ecosystems and climate resilience in India: Statement I: Grasslands have a higher proportion of below-ground biomass compared to forests, making them more effective in stabilizing soils and storing carbon within root systems. Statement II: The deep-rooted biomass of grasses enhances soil structure, prevents erosion, and leads to a higher rate of soil organic carbon accumulation than in most forested ecosystems. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
- 2Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.✓
Correct answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
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