The water holding capacity is the highest in________

sandy soil

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clayey soil

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loamy soil

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mixture of sand and loam

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Solution

The correct option is B clayey soil
The water holding capacity of soil depends on the percentage of silt and clay-sized particles present in it. These particles, having large surface area, allow the soil to hold a greater quantity of water.

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The water holding capacity is the highest in

(i) sandy soil

(ii) clayey soil

(iii) loamy soil

(iv) mixture of sand and loam

Which type of soil has the highest water holding capacity?

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