Question

Question 2
Tick the most suitable answer.
The water holding capacity is the highest in
(i) sandy soil
(ii) clayey soil
(iii) loamy soil
(iv) a mixture of sand and loam

Answer 1

The answer is option (ii).

The water holding capacity is the highest in clayey soil. The soil is classified on the basis of the proportion of particles of various sizes. If the proportion of fine particles is relatively higher, then it is called clayey soil.