Given below are two statements: Statement I: Low temperature and anaerobiosis favour the process of decomposition, resulting in the rapid depletion of organic materials. Statement II: By the process of leaching, water-soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Statement I is incorrect because warm and moist environments favour decomposition, whereas low temperature and anaerobiosis inhibit decomposition, leading to a build-up of organic materials. Statement II is correct as leaching is the process by which water-soluble inorganic nutrients seep down into the soil horizon and precipitate as unavailable salts. Answer: Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct