_________ soil is known for its moisture holding capacity.

Black

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Forest

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Mountainous

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Laterite

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Black
Black soil is well known for its moisture holding capacity. It gets sticky when wet and it becomes difficult to work on it. Hence, it is tilled immediately after the first shower or during the pre-monsoon period.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

True or false?

(a) The texture of soil can be determined from its colour.

(b) Soil is formed by the fast flowing currents of water.

How deforestation lead to a decrease in water holding capacity of the soil.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program