Question

.......... soils tend to be light, well aerated and rather dry.

• A. Red soil
• B. Black soil
• C. Sandy soil
• D. Clayey soil

Answer 1

The correct option is C Sandy soil

Sandy soil is made up of constituent particles that are relatively larger in size. The larger size of sandy particles leads to their lesser absorptive surface area. As a result, their water holding capacity is less. Their particles are larger and their inter particular space is more. So, air can move easily between these particles leading to proper aeration.

All other soil types like red soil, black soil, and clayey soil have smaller particles and more absorptive surface area.