Which of the following statements regarding Soil is/are FALSE? 1. Fertile soil supports plant growth by providing plants with nutrients, acting as a water-holding body and serving as the substrate to which plants anchor their roots. 2. Vegetation, tree cover and forest prevents soil degradation and desertification by stabilizing the soil, maintaining water and nutrient cycling. 3. Grass found on pasture lands cannot protect the soil against soil erosion and also inhibits the soil biological activities. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: