The following item consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2019 (II)] **Statement I:** The Greek travelers were most impressed by the fertility of India's soil and the energy and ability of her cultivators. **Statement II:** Ancient India knew the use of manure.
A. Both the statements are individually true, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
B. Both the statements are individually true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
C. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
D. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.
Answer: Both the statements are individually true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
Option b is the correct answer
Statement I is true: Greek travelers, such as Megasthenes and Strabo, were impressed by the fertility of India's soil and the energy and ability of her cultivators. They noted that the Indians used a variety of agricultural techniques, including the use of manure, to improve the fertility of their soil.
Statement II is true: Ancient India did know the use of manure. Manure was used to improve the fertility of the soil, and it was also used as a fertilizer. However,
Statement II is not the correct explanation of
Statement I. The fertility of India's soil was due to a variety of factors, including the use of manure, but it was also due to the climate, the topography, and the use of irrigation.