Civil Services Examination · প্রশ্ন 48
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?
উত্তর দেখান ও ব্যাখ্যা
উত্তর: (C) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
ব্যাখ্যা
Chalk's porosity (II) explains its permeability, but clay is actually porous (just not permeable due to small pore size), making III incorrect.