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The amount of water held by the soil after drainage is known as

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Mineral water
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Soil water
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Field capacity
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Gravitational capacity
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Solution

The correct option is C Field capacity
Gravitational water percolates the soil layers and reaches the water table and not available by soil for plants. The amount of water retained by soil and available for plants is called field capacity. Thus, the correct option is C.

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