Question

    The condition where crops are unable to absorb water

    from soil even when water is available is:
    A Relative drought Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Hydrological drought Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Atmospheric drought Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Physiological drought Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Agricultural drought Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Physiological drought refers to a condition where crops are unable to absorb water from soil even when water is available, due to the high osmotic pressure of soil solution due to increased soil concentration, as in saline and alkaline soils. It is not due to deficit of water supply.

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