Q. Which of the following are correctly matched?

1. Sandy soil – greater proportion of big particles
2. Clayey soil – fine particles
3. Loamy soil – mixture of clay and sand

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: Sandy soil has a greater proportion of big particles; clayey soil has a high proportion of fine particles. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt, not just sand and clay. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correctly matched. Statement 3 is incomplete as it omits silt as a component of loamy soil.