[Solved] Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? [CSAT 2011]

Q.	Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? [CSAT 2011]
A.	It greatly increases the crop production
B.	It makes some soils impermeable
C.	It raises the water table
D.	It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Answer» B. It makes some soils impermeable

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