Q.

Given below are two statements.
Statement I: Decomposition is a process in which the detritus is degraded into simpler substances by microbes.
Statement II: Decomposition is faster if the detritus is rich in lignin and chitin.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:                                   [2022]

1 Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.  
2 Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.  
3 Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.  
4 Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.  

Ans.

(3)

Decomposition rate is slower if the detritus is rich in lignin and chitin.