Consider the following statements :
Statement I : In the context of effect of water on rocks, chalk is known as a very permeable rock whereas clay is

Question

Consider the following statements :
Statement I : In the context of effect of water on rocks, chalk is known as a very permeable rock whereas clay is known as quite an impermeable or least permeable rock.
Statement II : Chalk is porous and hence can absorb water.
Statement III : Clay is not at all porous.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

Accepted Answer

(C) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I

Answer

(A) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I

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(B) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I

Answer

(D) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct