Which of the following statements are correct regarding the factors affecting the absorption of water by plants?
$(i)$ In plants,the rate of water absorption is minimum at a soil temperature of $20^{\circ}C$ to $30^{\circ}C$.
(ii) The presence of capillary water is essential in the soil.
(iii) Poorly aerated soil shows a poor absorption rate.
(iv) $A$ low transpiration rate accelerates the rate of absorption of water in irrigated soil.
$(v)$ $A$ high concentration of solutes in soil water reduces the rate of absorption of water.

• A
  $ii$ and $iii$ only
• B
  $ii, iii$ and $v$ only
• C
  $i, ii, iii$ and $iv$ only
• D
  $i, ii, iii$ and $v$ only