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Geography GK · Q70

Agriculture And Soil In Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 70

Q70

The salinity of soil is measured by

A.
Electrical Conductivity Meter
Answer
B.
Hygrometer
C.
Psychrometer
D.
Scaler

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The salinity of soil is measured by Electrical Conductivity Meter. Water and soil salinity are measured by passing an electric current between the two electrodes of a salinity meter in a sample of soil or water. The electrical conductivity or EC of a soil or water sample is influenced by the concentration and composition of dissolved salts.